The Ministry of Defence has invested £75 million into Royal Navy operations and mine hunting technologies. The Defence Secretary has announced an extra £75million for Royal Navy operations. Developments including robotics and mine detecting technology will help improve speed and increase safety. The mine-hunter vehicles will be operated autonomously and use the latest ...
The UK will boost its defensive capabilities by hosting a major international military exercise for two weeks from 30 March 2019. More than 10,000 military personnel, 35 warships, 5 submarines and 59 aircraft and helicopters from 13 countries will take part in Exercise Joint Warrior until 11 April. The aim of Joint ...
Babcock International has successfully completed the refit of HMS Penzance minehunter vessel at Babcock’s Rosyth site in Fife. HMS Penzance – one of the Royal Navy’s Sandown class minehunters – underwent a 10 month docking period at Rosyth. The refit included the replacement of both main engines, multiple Glass Reinforced Plastic ...
Babcock International has won a five-year contract with the Royal Navy to supply hydraulic equipment onboard ships and submarines. As well as supplying hydraulic equipment for surface ships and submarines the Aerospace and Defence company will provide ongoing support, maintenance, and repairs for existing systems. This includes Submarine First Level Equipment and ...