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Submarine training facility takes shape at HMNB Clyde

Maritime June 11, 2021

Last year, official DPRTE event partner, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), awarded a contract worth £100 million to Kier Graham to deliver the works on the submarine training facility at HMNB Clyde, which are expected to complete in early 2022. The Submarine Training Facility (SMTF) building will provide training for submariners ...

Babcock to build on its Busan base at MADEX 2021

Maritime June 9, 2021

Babcock is gearing up to showcase the breadth and depth of its in-service naval support at MADEX 2021 [9-12 June] in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) as the company continues to establish its in–country presence at its facility in the large port city of Busan. The show, co-hosted by the ...

Artificial Intelligence used at sea for first time off coast of Scotland

Maritime June 9, 2021

For the first time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used by the Royal Navy at sea as part of Exercise Formidable Shield, which is currently taking place off the coast of Scotland. This Operational Experiment (OpEx) on the Type 45 Destroyer (HMS Dragon) and Type 23 Frigate (HMS Lancaster),  used the AI ...

Babcock CEO Hosts Arrowhead 140 engagements in Greece

Maritime June 8, 2021

David Lockwood, Chief Executive Officer, of Babcock International, has led a series of meetings in Greece with key industry figures, Government officials and supply chain companies as Babcock continues to build international interest in its Arrowhead 140 general purpose frigate and bid to deliver the Hellenic Navy’s new frigate modernisation ...