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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 ...


Britain’s new flagship aircraft carrier will lead the largest concentration of maritime and air power to be deployed from the UK in a generation. Nine ships, 32 aircraft, and 3,700 personnel have set sail on the UK Carrier Strike Group’s maiden operational deployment. The seven-month global deployment will extend through the Mediterranean ...


The Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, has launched a competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships to provide vital support to Royal Navy operations across the world. These crucial Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels will provide munitions, food, stores and provisions to support carrier and amphibious based Task Groups at ...


Pump manufacturer Hamworthy Pumps has been chosen as a subcontractor for Babcock International Group in a major global service agreement with the Royal Navy. The new service agreement with Babcock International Group makes Hamworthy Pumps the key pump supplier for the new Royal Navy Marine System Support (MSS) in a framework agreement for the next seven ...


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