The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded Fareham-based disruptive maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group a £12.3 million contract to support the rapid development of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as the Royal Navy moves towards a ‘hybrid’ fleet of crewed and uncrewed platforms. Kraken will deliver 20 of its UK-built advanced ...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has entered into a strategic partnership with Swansea University to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the design of advanced, corrosion-resistant metals. The project aims to address the significant operational challenges posed by extreme maritime environments, where saltwater, temperature fluctuations, ...
Babcock International Group has reached two significant production milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate programme, underscoring the industrial momentum at its Rosyth facility. On 24 February 2026, the company celebrated the ceremonial steel cut for HMS Bulldog, the fourth of five planned vessels, alongside the official ...
Babcock International Group has reached two critical milestones in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate programme, underscoring the industrial momentum at its Rosyth facility in Scotland. The dual achieveme, tcomprising the ceremonial steel cut for HMS Bulldog and the rollout of HMS Active, highlights the ...
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