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.
Royal Navy records £8m loss after sensor programme axed
The Royal Navy recorded an £8 million constructive loss after terminating a programme to replace thermal imaging cameras and laser range finders, with the funding redirected to other projects across the service.
Royal Navy gives no dates for key Hybrid Navy design stages
The development timelines for its Type 91 uncrewed missile vessel, Type 94 uncrewed radar platform and new Common Combat Vessel remain unknown.
BAE wins work to modernise American assault ship
BAE Systems has secured a $149.8 million US Navy contract to carry out maintenance and modernisation work on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer.
Engine fault response led to fatal Merlin ditching
A split diaphragm in a Royal Navy Merlin’s engine system, followed by an incorrect diagnosis of the emergency, led to the ditching of the helicopter while operating with HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2024.
Ferguson Marine to build tugboats for commercial sale
Ferguson Marine is to build tugboats for commercial sale while Scottish Government due diligence delays four promised vessels.
Military AI pushed deeper into UK combat systems
The UK has allocated £300 million of dedicated funding to military artificial intelligence programmes between 2026-27 and 2029-30, including work on targeting, command and control and underwater surveillance.
