West Midlands-based manufacturer Griffin-Woodhouse Limited (GWEC) has secured a significant, long-term contract to act as a key supplier to Briggs Marine Contractors for the provision of mooring equipment to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The agreement is the largest single contract in GWEC’s 230-year history and solidifies its position within ...
UK defence technology group Cohort plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, establishing a partnership to pursue significant naval contracts, including the Royal Thai Navy’s upcoming second-phase frigate acquisition programme. The agreement, signed at the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok, positions ...
The Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Trent has been deployed to Jamaica to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The vessel arrived at the port of Falmouth on 4 November, delivering specialist personnel and equipment to support the international response efforts. This operation highlights ...
In a significant development for UK underwater capabilities, the Royal Navy has successfully trialled a quantum optical atomic clock at sea aboard the XV Excalibur, an extra-large uncrewed underwater vessel (XLUUV). This milestone marks the first instance of such technology being operated on an underwater vessel, signalling a new phase ...
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