DE&S awards Naval Design Partnering contract
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded Frazer-Nash Consultancy a new 'Naval Design Partnering' contract to establish and manage a framework for delivering technical design services for the Royal Navy.
Two top American naval commanders relieved of duty
Captain Zaldy Valenzuela and Commander Art Palalay were dismissed on Sunday due to a U.S. Navy "loss of confidence in their ability to command."
Royal Navy engineers boost safety and helicopter availability
Engineering teams at 1710 Naval Air Squadron in Portsmouth Naval Base have introduced new measures that enhance the safety of naval air operations and significantly reduce repair times for front-line helicopters.
Fire erupts at nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow
A major fire broke out early Wednesday morning at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow, Cumbria, where new nuclear submarines are currently being constructed.
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Royal Navy drones excel in joint exercise in Australia
The Royal Navy has successfully demonstrated its ability to operate and control autonomous and uncrewed systems in coordination with the Australian and US Navies.
MOD outlines crew for new Fleet Solid Support ships
The Fleet Solid Support ships’ crew accommodations are designed to meet MOD standards, “improving living conditions for our RFA seafarers”. Crewing levels are around one hundred, with capacity for additional specialists for specific missions.
Cost of maintaining decommissioned nuclear submarines
For the last financial year, £1.72 million was spent at Rosyth, while the maintenance costs at Devonport were higher, totalling £7.1 million.
Lords urge AUKUS expansion to Canada, Japan, South Korea
Several members of the House of Lords have called for an expansion of the AUKUS alliance to include Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
New NATO Baltic HQ established to strengthen regional forces
On 1 October 2024, the German Navy’s new tactical maritime headquarters, Commander Task Force Baltic, officially took over its role.
British patrol ship joins Commonwealth allies in Pacific
The naval element of Exercise Bersama Lima 24 featured complex warfare scenarios such as air defence, escort missions, and naval gun firing.
