Type 23 frigates get £2.3m navigation radar work
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2.33 million contract to procure and support replacement navigation radars for Royal Navy Type 23 frigates after warning that the existing equipment is unsupported and a failure could prevent a ship from sailing.
Sweden signs deal for four French FDI frigates
Sweden has signed a contract with France's Naval Group for four FDI-based air defence frigates, completing a competition that also included British-Swedish and Spanish proposals.
Massive American supercarrier completes trials
The future USS John F. Kennedy has completed acceptance sea trials, clearing another major test before the US Navy begins further evaluation of the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
British warship makes first visit to Ream Naval Base
British patrol ship HMS Tamar has become the first Royal Navy warship to visit Cambodia's Ream Naval Base, conducting joint training with Cambodian personnel during a week-long visit to the country.
Rolls-Royce completes $1bn US defence investment
Rolls-Royce has completed a decade-long $1 billion investment programme in Indiana, expanding manufacturing, assembly and engine-test facilities supporting US military aircraft including the B-52, C-130J, V-22 and MQ-25A.
New U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue heli squadron activated
The United States Air Force has activated a new helicopter squadron at Joint Base Andrews for the first time in 60 years, beginning a transition that will introduce the HH-60W Jolly Green II alongside the base's long-serving UH-1N Huey fleet.
American nuke sub skips post-shakedown due to availability
The US Navy has declared the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Massachusetts ready for fleet tasking after completing shakedown trials, waiving the boat's planned post-shakedown availability because of its material condition and combat readiness.
American assault ship gets $150m BAE overhaul
BAE Systems has received a $149.8 million contract from the US Navy to carry out maintenance and modernisation work on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer.
British survey vessel maps Thames seabed near key port
Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Magpie has completed three months of work mapping the Thames seabed around London Gateway and other locations.
Ukraine seeks more drones and air defence from Latvia
Ukraine has asked Latvia to support the rapid delivery of air defence equipment, unmanned ground vehicles, fibre-optic-controlled drones and additional strike capabilities as Kyiv sets out its current battlefield priorities.
