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Defence Committee publishes High North oral evidence as Arctic capability sharpens

Maritime May 12, 2026

The House of Commons Defence Committee has published the oral evidence transcript from its 28 April 2026 session of the Defence in the High North inquiry, taking testimony from the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies and the University of Exeter. The publication keeps the High North firmly on Whitehall’s capability ...

NATO naval chiefs convene at Northwood to chart future maritime force

Maritime May 11, 2026

NATO’s maritime command leadership has met at the Allied Maritime Command headquarters at Northwood, hosted by the Royal Navy, in a session focused on alliance maritime force structure, technology insertion and industrial readiness. The meeting follows the 28 April NATO Logistics Committee gathering in Brussels and the recent UK visit ...

SEA Wins King’s Award for International Trade

Maritime May 8, 2026

Somerset-based defence technology company SEA, part of the Cohort plc Group, has been awarded the King’s Award for International Trade – the UK’s highest official business honour – in recognition of sustained export growth in advanced maritime defence capabilities. The award reflects a period of exceptional international commercial performance since 2022, ...

First Sea Lord Announces “Hybrid Navy” Vision and New “Northern Navies” Alliance

Maritime April 30, 2026

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord, has unveiled a landmark transformation strategy for the Royal Navy, committing to a “Hybrid Navy” that integrates crewed, uncrewed, and autonomous platforms to meet escalating global threats. Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Sir Gwyn outlined a blueprint to dramatically increase the ...