The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has formally handed over the experimental vessel XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy, marking a significant step in the UK’s development of autonomous underwater systems. The vessel, the largest uncrewed submarine ever operated by the service, is the culmination of Project Cetus, a joint initiative ...
Babcock International Group has announced two significant developments at its Rosyth facility, reinforcing the site’s strategic importance to both UK and international naval programmes. The milestones include the formal keel laying for HMS Formidable, the third Type 31 frigate for the Royal Navy, and the confirmation of a new contract ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has formally unveiled the Atlantic Bastion programme, a major initiative designed to transform the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities and enhance security in the North Atlantic. The programme will create an advanced hybrid naval force, integrating autonomous surface and underwater vessels with artificial intelligence, traditional ...
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Defence and Industrial Strategy, showcasing significant contract milestones and outlining future investment opportunities for the defence supply chain. In a speech at the Sea Power Conference, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, detailed how the strategy is already delivering ...
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