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Royal Navy and Royal Marines join major French deployment

Maritime March 1, 2018

Around 40 Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel and two Wildcat helicopters have joined the French naval task force, Jeanne D’Arc, for a five-month mission. The ship’s port calls will include Jakarta, Bali, Darwin, Saigon and Singapore. British personnel will take part in amphibious exercises and Defence Engagement, building on the UK’s ...

BMT’s 48m Patrol Boat completes sea trials

Maritime February 27, 2018

BMT has successfully completed sea trials for the first of two 48m patrol boats destined for the Qatar Coastguard. Partnering with ARES Shipyard (ARES), the duo have designed and built 17 patrol boats from advanced composites in just 36 months – 18 months ahead of schedule. The last in the series ...

Raytheon to overhaul Royal Canadian Navy Phalanx

Maritime February 26, 2018

Raytheon Canada Limited (RCL) is to overhaul and offer in-service support for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System on behalf of the Royal Canadian Navy, following a $330 million contract win. Official Prime Contractor Partner: Raytheon Raytheon manufactures Phalanx – a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and 20mm gun system designed to automatically acquire, track ...

MOD agrees sale of HMS Ocean to Brazil

Maritime February 23, 2018

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has agreed to sell HMS Ocean to the Government of Brazil after 20 years of service. Sold to the Brazilian Navy for around £84M, the profit generated from the sale will be reinvested in defence at a time when the Royal Navy is being strengthened with two ...