New Commons committee to scrutinise nuclear spending
A new House of Commons committee appointed by the Prime Minister is to be established to scrutinise expenditure and programmes across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
Navy yet to settle on guns for support ships
Consideration of the most appropriate gun solution for the Fleet Solid Support ships is ongoing.
America getting ready to build new powerful supercarrier
The US Navy has awarded HII a $336 million contract to begin buying long-lead materials for the planned aircraft carrier CVN 82, starting advance procurement for components needed before full construction gets underway.
New naval shipbuilding plan due later this year
The Government will publish a new Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology Action Plan later this year as the Royal Navy manages the retirement of its Type 23 frigates.
Britain exploring return to making its own reactor fuel
Britain has begun exploring options to re-establish the production of reactor fuel for defence purposes, work the government says would be fully consistent with its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Five ROMULUS 151 drone ships now under construction
Five HII ROMULUS 151 uncrewed surface vessels are now under construction in Louisiana, with the first hull completing its structural build and being turned over ahead of deck and pilothouse work.
US attack submarine operates in Norway’s High North
The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware has completed a port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, as the US Navy continues to expand undersea operations in the High North.
Spanish Navy orders SIMBAD RC missile defence systems
The Spanish Navy is to receive three SIMBAD RC shipborne air-defence systems from MBDA, giving it a capability specifically intended to counter missiles, aircraft and drones.
Steel to be cut on first new generation British attack sub
Steel will be cut on the first British SSN-AUKUS submarine in 2027 under current plans, marking the start of production on the class that will replace the Astute boats.
US Marines link drone sensors and forward air bases in drill
US Marines have operated two separate expeditionary advanced bases at the same time, combining coastal surveillance, drones, command and control and forward aircraft refuelling during training off California.
