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.
Fleet Solid Support ships on schedule and budget, UK says
Work on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s three new Fleet Solid Support ships is progressing on schedule and within budget, with all three due to enter service in the early 2030s, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Bill would make ministers publish submarine recycling plan
Labour MP Graeme Downie has presented a Bill requiring the government to publish a strategy for recycling decommissioned nuclear subs, saying the work could support around 300 skilled jobs at Rosyth for up to 30 years.
Navantia UK opens new Belfast hall for support ship build
Defence minister Luke Pollard has opened Resurgent Hall at Harland & Wolff in Belfast, adding 5,000 square metres of fabrication space.
