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. ...
The United Kingdom and Indonesia have established a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) valued at approximately £4 billion, a move set to secure 1,000 jobs within the UK defence and shipbuilding industry. The landmark agreement, led by British prime contractor Babcock, will focus on the joint development of maritime capabilities ...
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) ...
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