Britain unveils new large, uncrewed submarine
Excalibur will primarily focus on Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and stealth operations, leveraging its capacity to carry bespoke payloads.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed as First Sea Lord
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, as well as Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty, marking a historic first for a Royal Marine to take on the role.
Ferguson Marine revises ferry delivery date and cost
Ferguson Marine has announced a revised timeline and increased cost forecast for the delivery of the MV Glen Rosa.
Helsing unveils AI underwater surveillance system
SG-1 is an autonomous underwater glider that operates with the Lura system to create a mobile surveillance network.
H&B Defence wins contract to support AUKUS
The joint venture will oversee a nationwide qualification process over the next two years to identify Australian suppliers capable of supporting the Virginia-class submarine.
British and Italian carriers lead massive NATO fleet
HMS Prince of Wales was at the head of a fleet of 21 warships in the Mediterranean Sea.
First week on the job as new Ferguson Marine CEO
The company aims to continue its long-standing tradition of Clydebuilt shipbuilding, maintaining its heritage while advancing towards a sustainable future.
Briefing on UK warship and surface fleet numbers
The briefing is part of a series examining UK armed forces capabilities, focusing on the composition and role of the Royal Navy and RFA's surface fleet, including frigates, destroyers, and support ships.
British firm BAE Systems surging in defence boom
The company cited increased defence spending from European NATO members and the UK’s commitment to raising defence investment to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 as factors supporting long-term growth and workforce increases.
Experts call for expansion of UK’s nuclear arsenal
A recent Spectator article, authored by Paul Mason, Marc De Vore, and James Rogers, argues that the UK must consider expanding its nuclear arsenal to address emerging threats from Russia and China.
