BAE Systems has officially launched its bid to helm the Australian government’s hugely ambitious SEA 5000 Future Frigate programme. The successful bidder will partner up with the Australian government to develop a long-term ship building strategy, with nine Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates currently proposed for the Royal Australian Navy. BAE Systems has pitched ...
With her sea trials in full flow, HMS Queen Elizabeth has met up with some US counterparts off the coast of Scotland. The Nimitz-class US carrier, USS George HW Bush, and her carrier strike group has more than 60 Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines on board, working closely with the ...
With HMS Queen Elizabeth currently carrying out sea trials in preparation to enter her new home, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48M contract for next-generation workboats to support the ship. The contract covers a fleet of 38 workboats that will assist Royal Navy ships from UK bases and on ...
Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have completed their five-month deployment aboard the French warship FS Mistral. Two Royal Navy Merlin Mk3 helicopters were also embarked as UK and French maritime personnel trained together across the Asia Pacific region. Throughout the deployment, UK personnel worked closely with international partners to strengthen defence cooperation ...
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