Construction has officially commenced on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships, marked by a steel-cutting ceremony at the Appledore shipyard. The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, initiated the first cut of steel for the vessel, which has been named RFA Resurgent. The FSS ...
The United Kingdom and Norway have formalised a major new defence agreement to enhance security in the North Atlantic and counter increasing Russian undersea activity. Announced on 4th December 2025, the Lunna House Agreement establishes a framework for the Royal Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy to operate a combined ...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has initiated a global innovation challenge aimed at discovering new technologies for the detection and mapping of underwater unexploded ordnance (UXO). This initiative presents a significant opportunity for technology and engineering firms within the defence supply chain to adapt and apply their expertise to ...
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a US-based portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Truflo Marine from the British engineering group IMI plc. The acquisition, announced on 24 November 2025, will see the Birmingham-based naval valve specialist integrated into FMD’s global operations. ...
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