Britain to deploy air defence warship to Hormuz
The Royal Navy is deploying HMS Dragon to the Middle East, where the Type 45 destroyer will pre-position ahead of a potential multinational mission to protect international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
17 nations conduct boarding drills in Senegal for Obangame
Drills progressed from classroom instruction through to full-mission boardings on simulated suspect vessels.
Kraken Robotics signs MOU with Turkish drone firm
Kraken Robotics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SEFINE SISAM, a Turkish strategic unmanned systems research firm.
HII wins Pentagon deal for sub torpedo tube UUV system
HII has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to develop a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery system designed to autonomously deploy and recover unmanned underwater vehicles.
Royal Navy explores drones for maritime range clearance
The Royal Navy has issued a prior information notice seeking industry input on the use of uncrewed aerial systems for maritime range clearance, as it looks to reduce its dependence on crewed aircraft.
Leonardo proves Open Digital Platform in Royal Navy trials
Leonardo has successfully demonstrated its Open Digital Platform in anti-submarine warfare trials using an autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle, in a series of tests organised by the Ministry of Defence under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
British naval ship sails for Caribbean drugs mission
HMS Trent has departed for the Caribbean, where the patrol ship will conduct counter-narcotics operations, provide humanitarian disaster relief support during hurricane season.
BAE Systems reports strong start to 2026 as orders flow
BAE Systems has reported strong operational and financial performance in the first four months of 2026 and maintained its full year guidance, with the company pointing to increased defence spending across all its key markets.
Naval chiefs visit Belfast as FSS investment continues
The head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Director of Naval Acquisition have visited Navantia UK's Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.
British carrier deploys to northern waters to deter Russia
HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland to begin a deployment to Nordic waters and the High North after spending the bank holiday weekend loading ammunition and supplies.
