Babcock’s Hine calls for ‘commanded autonomy’ at CNE 2026
Babcock's Sir Nick Hine made the case for "commanded autonomy" at #CNE2026, arguing humans must remain firmly in control of intent, authorisation and accountability.
CiS unveils autonomous drone dock for moving ships
CiS claims a world first at #CNE2026, a fully autonomous drone dock that can launch and recover a UAS from a moving ship without any operator intervention.
British firm RAD launches vessel autonomy system
RAD has launched its Autonomy Core remote vessel control system at #CNE2026, as the company expands into defence with a product designed to support hybrid fleet ambitions.
First Sea Lord: drones are now ‘dominant and decisive’
Drones and autonomy have rapidly become the dominant and decisive factor in the modern battlefield says First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins at #CNE2026.
Navantia UK unveils autonomous warship concept
Navantia UK has unveiled a large autonomous warship concept at #CNE2026, as the company pushes to become a key supplier for the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet of the future.
France beats UK in Sweden frigate contest
Sweden has selected France's Naval Group to supply four frigates for its Luleå class programme, passing over a competing British bid from Babcock.
CNE 2026: Inside the Royal Navy’s Hybrid Navy ambition
Navy Leaders and Teledyne Marine have published a deep dive into Hybrid Navy, Atlantic Bastion and Atlantic Net ahead of #CNE2026.
27 nations back Hormuz mission in joint statement
Twenty-seven nations have signed a joint statement affirming political support for an independent multinational military mission to secure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
F-35 spares shortfall exposed as carrier surged to 24 jets
The UK sent a carrier to sea with 24 F-35s but spare parts for only 12, MPs reveal. PAC chair calls it "entirely unacceptable incompetence".
Inside the dramatic carrier air ambulance rescue at sea
A Maritime Medical Emergency Response Team from HMS Prince of Wales was scrambled to HMS Duncan in the Norwegian Sea during a training exercise.
