The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK’s second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, and its Carrier Strike Group (CSG) have been declared ‘mission ready’, achieving Full Operating Capability. In a significant development for European defence, the entire strike group has been committed to NATO command for the ...
The Ministry of Defence’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme has reached a critical milestone with the successful completion of its Critical Design Review (CDR), formally authorising the transition from design to the manufacturing stage. The announcement on signals that the detailed design for the three new Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ...
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 ...