Rules for Navy uncrewed surface vessels make progress
The Ministry of Defence is continuing work with the Defence Maritime Regulator to define how uncrewed surface vessels should be regulated and classified as the Royal Navy expands its use of maritime autonomous systems.
Clyde infrastructure programme expands industry capacity
The Clyde Infrastructure Programme is expanding its industry framework arrangements to ensure sufficient capacity and capability are available to sustain delivery over the life of the programme.
Government again commits not to extend Dreadnought sub life
The Government has confirmed that it has accepted the recommendation not to extend the service lives of the Royal Navy Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines beyond their intended end-of-service dates.
Dreadnought sea trial timing kept quiet due to security
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to begin sea trials, arguing that releasing the timetable could prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces..
HMS Agamemnon remains in final in-water commissioning
The sixth Astute-class attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is still completing the final stages of its in-water commissioning before being handed over to the Royal Navy for sea trials.
Gun requirement pulled from Fleet Solid Support contract
The automatic small calibre gun requirement has been removed from the Fleet Solid Support manufacture contract with Navantia UK, at a cost of £1.7 million recorded as a constructive loss, because it no longer matches the Royal Navy's likely future gun solution.
Ministers hold to Swiftsure dismantling deadline this year
The Ministry of Defence remains committed to dismantling the former submarine Swiftsure by the end of 2026 despite the challenges recorded against the Submarine Dismantling Project in the latest major projects report.
Burnham and Kristersson discuss Joint Expeditionary Force
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, with the two leaders discussing the importance of the relationship between the two countries both bilaterally and through the Joint Expeditionary Force.
US Navy certifies Rolls-Royce engines for autonomous ships
The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for use aboard autonomous naval vessels following reliability testing designed to demonstrate that they can operate for extended periods without human maintenance.
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A United States Navy Virginia class attack submarine has undertaken a routine visit to Faslane naval base in Scotland.
