MARITIME
The first of the UK’s new nuclear deterrent submarines has been named Dreadnought the Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, has announced. Marking Trafalgar Day, Mr Fallon made the announcement that the Queen has approved that ‘Dreadnought’, one of the most famous names in the Royal Navy, will become the lead boat and ...
RFA Mounts Bay has resumed duties patrolling the Mediterranean to counter illegal arms trafficking. The vessel takes over from HMS Diamond, which carried out the role for two months while Mounts Bay underwent planned maintenance, as well as playing a role in a joint maritime exercise, Albanian Lion, in September 2016. The ...
Kongsberg Defence Systems has entered into agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA Naval Systems) to upgrade part of the main weapon system of Norway’s ULA Class submarines. The contract value is 220MNOK and work will be delivered over four years. Norway-headquartered Kongsberg, which has 7,400 employees located in more ...
HMS Kent, the first ship to enter Royal Navy service in the 21st century, has sailed up the Thames for her second visit to London this year. The Portsmouth-based frigate returned to the capital for a five-day engagement visit, where she showcased the capability of the Royal Navy to a range ...
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