UK details how Warfighting Ready Plan 2029 will be delivered
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Warfighting Ready Plan 2029 will not reach full operating capability at a single, defined moment, describing it instead as an evolving programme designed to adapt to threats.
UK defends AUKUS submarine rotation despite SSN pressure
The Government has insisted it remains realistic and strategically necessary for the Royal Navy to deploy an Astute-class submarine to Australia under the AUKUS partnership, despite concerns over the size and availability of the UK’s attack submarine fleet.
BAE Systems to modernise American warship
BAE Systems has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to carry out modernisation work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman.
Ukraine strikes Russian submarine with underwater drones
Ukraine says it has carried out the first recorded anti-submarine combat strike using underwater attack drones, targeting a Russian Navy Kilo-class submarine at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
US carries out more lethal strikes on alleged narco vessels
US forces carried out lethal strikes against three vessels in international waters on 15 December, killing eight men described by Washington as “narco-terrorists”, as the Trump administration continues its expanding maritime campaign in the Caribbean.
BAE to supply modular masts for US Navy submarines
BAE Systems has been awarded a $36 million contract to supply Multifunction Modular Mast systems for integration on US Navy submarines, following a production agreement with Lockheed Martin, according to the company.
Thales offers first insight into new 76Nano sonar system
Thales has given the UK Defence Journal early insight into a new sonar designed to support the Royal Navy’s push for uncrewed surveillance by pushing high-end sensors onto uncrewed subs.
AUKUS Pillar Two ‘lacks focus and delivery’ say MPs
AUKUS Pillar Two came under sustained pressure from MPs during the Defence Committee’s final evidence session, with ministers and officials repeatedly challenged on whether the pillar is producing meaningful capability.
Think tank urges unified maritime strategy for UK defence
A new memorandum published in Britain’s World by the Council on Geostrategy examines whether the UK’s latest defence strategies are sufficiently aligned to deliver the maritime capability they envisage.
Forbes backs £14.2m Ferguson Marine funding amendment
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to invest up to £14.2 million in modernising Ferguson Marine, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes confirming her support.
