L3Harris wins deal for submarine-launched AUV system
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Innovation Unit to provide a system enabling submarines to deploy and recover autonomous underwater vehicles through torpedo tubes.
Footage shows American warships launch barrage against Iran
Footage released by the US Navy shows multiple American warships launching Tomahawk cruise missiles against targets in Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.
Royal Navy explores low-cost weapons for drone threats
The UK is seeking low-cost systems to counter uncrewed threats at sea as part of an effort to complement existing missile defences under Project METIS.
Over 300 Russian shadow fleet movements in or near UK waters
More than 300 Russian shadow fleet vessel movements have been recorded in and around UK waters in the first three months of 2026.
HII outlines scaled production push for ROMULUS USVs
HII has outlined plans to expand its manufacturing approach for unmanned surface vessels, including a new assembly facility in Louisiana.
Britain confirms plan to put laser weapons on warships
The UK DragonFire laser weapon programme remains in its demonstration and evaluation phase, with further trials underway to support installation on a Royal Navy destroyer from 2027.
High value contracts awarded to support 3,000 MOD boats
The Ministry of Defence has awarded nine contracts worth GBP 283.5 million to five companies to maintain and support around 3,000 boats used by the UK Armed Forces and MOD Police.
Trump mocks British aircraft carriers in latest remarks
The US President has mocked the armed forces of a close ally once again, describing Britain's aircraft carriers as toys. This isn't satire.
Royal Navy urged to rebuild critical thinking culture
The Royal Navy must reinvest in developing leaders who can debate, challenge assumptions and think critically if it is to remain effective in combat, a new study has warned, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Allied warships rehearse high-intensity Arctic warfare
Allied naval forces have conducted high-intensity maritime operations in the Arctic as part of Cold Response 2026, a major NATO exercise designed to test readiness in one of the most demanding operational environments.
