UK orders three autonomous minesweeping vessels

The 'SWEEP' system designed by Atlas Elektronik UK will be the Royal Navy’s first uncrewed minesweeper.

Could Protector augment Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft?

The MQ-9B drone, known as Protector in UK service, could be a realistic option to augment the UK's fleet of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

Russia unveils yet another aircraft carrier design

'Varan' would have a displacement of 45,000 tonnes and would be able to carry 24 fixed-wing aircraft, 6 helicopters and 'up to 20' unmanned aerial vehicles. It will probably never be built, though.

American jets and destroyer to join British carrier group

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will be joined by a detachment of US Marine Corps F-35B jets and US Navy destroyer, USS The Sullivans.

British warships in show of force in Gulf

HMS Brocklesby, HMS Montrose, HMS Penzance and HMS Shoreham recently conducted a freedom of navigation patrol in the Persian Gulf.

Raytheon UK to upgrade Royal Navy training tech

Raytheon UK has received a contract to provide the Royal Navy with 'transformative technology, training and learning solutions' over the next 12 years.

Frigate HMS Montrose back on patrol in the Gulf

Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose is the first Royal Navy warship to be overhauled in a new port in the Middle East.

Saab contracts for UK-France mine countermeasures programme

Saab has received the first order from prime contractor Thales, acting as 'System Integrator' for the Multi-Shot Mine Neutralisation System (MuMNS).

British Hovercraft builder delivers new 995EDs

Hovercraft builder Griffon Hoverwork has delivered new 995EDs to Hong Kong and Estonia.

UK defence equipment plan ‘remains unaffordable’

Today's report from the National Audit Office finds that the Defence Equipment Plan "remains unaffordable for the fourth successive year".

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