British carrier jets strike targets on land
F-35s from HMS Prince of Wales have conducted a live land strike alongside the Norwegian Army during NATO’s Exercise Neptune Strike.
British destroyer missile upgrade second stage still under review
The Ministry of Defence continues to consider the second stage of Sea Viper Evolution, using the Aster 30 Block 1 NT missile, as part of wider capability planning, according to an answer given in Parliament.
Defence exports teams brought together under armaments chief
The teams responsible for exports promotion, capability partnerships and government-to-government relationships now work together under the National Armaments Director Group for the first time.
Spanish submarine sinks patrol vessel in Atlantic with torpedo
The Spanish submarine Isaac Peral has sunk the decommissioned patrol vessel Infanta Elena with a single torpedo during Exercise SINKEX 26 in the Atlantic, the first of the new S-80 class showing it is ready for operations.
Babcock signs Thales and Kraken for drone warship framework
Thales, Kraken Technology Group, Hensoldt, Exail, SH Defence, CUBEDIN and Stormborn have joined Babcock’s ARMOR Force framework, with Babcock acting as integrator for navies buying crewed and uncrewed fleets.
BAE Systems lined up for Spearfish torpedo development work
The Ministry of Defence is considering a single-source contract worth about £30 million with BAE Systems for development work on the Royal Navy’s Spearfish torpedo.
Tories warn of Russian tanker idling over North Sea pipeline
A Russian tanker reportedly idled for almost two days over the FLAGS pipeline, with a second vessel following later, and shadow ministers want offshore energy assets given Critical National Infrastructure status.
More new Aster Block 1 missiles due for Royal Navy this year
Additional deliveries of new Aster Block 1 missiles will begin later this year, and considerable progress has been made over the past twelve months on upgrading existing Royal Navy missiles to the same standard.
Royal Navy divers help show Glasgow pupils maritime careers
About 100 Glasgow pupils took part in diving and explosive ordnance disposal drills run by the Royal Navy at a Maritime Pathways event, as the Scottish Government committed £75,000 over three years to the programme.
Babcock puts warship build and support data on one platform
Babcock has launched Pelorus, a digital platform that follows a warship's data from design and construction through deployment.
