Thales pushes ‘deployable AI’ for the front line at DSEI
Thales is pitching AI for mission-critical systems, from RAF anomaly detection to AI minehunting. Most striking is a trial of an LLM-powered maintenance tool for the Royal Navy, effectively a ChatGPT-style assistant at sea.
Royal Navy prepares for next gen missile defence
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy is advancing both near-term and long-term missile defence and strike capabilities, with work underway on technologies that will underpin a new class of destroyer in the 2030s.
UK reviews future of amphibious support ship RFA Argus
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that assessments are under way on whether to repair or decommission RFA Argus, while stressing that amphibious support remains available through the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s Bay-class vessels.
MOD confirms simultaneous UK and Norway Type 26 builds
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that BAE Systems will construct Royal Navy and Norwegian Navy Type 26 frigates in parallel on the Clyde, following Norway’s decision to adopt the design.
NATO electronic warfare and missile defence skills tested
The training scenarios simulated hostile use of sensors, jamming and electronic surveillance from naval platforms designed to detect, degrade and target NATO units with anti-ship missiles.
Royal Navy revives sail training for junior officers
The Royal Navy is preparing to bring back sail training for young officers by chartering a tall ship to teach seamanship, navigation, and teamwork, the service stated.
World’s largest warship visits Norway
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship in the world, arrived in Oslo during its deployment with the U.S. 6th Fleet in Europe, the U.S. Navy stated.
British warship defies Chinese warnings in Taiwan Strait
A Royal Navy frigate has sailed through the Taiwan Strait alongside a U.S. destroyer, ignoring warnings from Beijing that the transit amounted to provocation.
L3Harris puts UK electronic warfare demo in spotlight
The trial, conducted at #DSEI2025 in London, marked the first time DiSCO combined both communications and radar data into a near real-time common operating picture using a UK-built sensor.
Palantir tech to boost warship building with Babcock
It's 'Warp Speed' for Babcock as Sir Nick Hine described the deal with Palantir as a step-change in how the company build and support warships.
