The Ministry of Defence has announced the award of contracts totalling £283.5 million to provide comprehensive support and maintenance for a fleet of 3,000 smaller vessels used by the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and MOD Police. This investment, which extends through 2033, represents a significant opportunity for ...
Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded a seven-year contract to provide in-service support for the British Army’s fleet of 512 marine vessels. The Army’s fleet delivers troops, transport equipment and supplies on ship to shore deployments in a range of conditions and Serco will support the Ministry ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded Fareham-based disruptive maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group a £12.3 million contract to support the rapid development of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as the Royal Navy moves towards a ‘hybrid’ fleet of crewed and uncrewed platforms. Kraken will deliver 20 of its UK-built advanced ...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has entered into a strategic partnership with Swansea University to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the design of advanced, corrosion-resistant metals. The project aims to address the significant operational challenges posed by extreme maritime environments, where saltwater, temperature fluctuations, ...