Babcock awarded contract contract for Type 23 Frigates

The new system replaces the outgoing Hammerhead, which Babcock has been supporting for the past six years and will help to ensure a low-risk transition, says the firm.

Babcock secures design contract with Poland

Babcock International, based in Rosyth, is supporting the build of three frigates in Polish shipyards after securing a design contract for the Polish Navy.

Britain and Poland sign defence deal

The UK will "enhance Poland’s military capability" following the signing of two major defence equipment agreements.

Work on new frigates helps secure Ferguson Marine future

The Chief Executive of Ferguson Marine, David Tydeman, has said that Ministry of Defence work could potentially provide a "solid base" for the future of the troubled Port Glasgow ferry builders.

Drone minehunter achieves success in trials off Scotland

Elbit Systems UK recently conducted successful demonstrations of its Seagull Uncrewed Surface Vessel's autonomous mine hunting technology off the Scottish coast

Type 45 Destroyer propulsion fix ‘going well’

HMS Dauntless has undergone extensive trials around the UK throughout the summer in order to validate fixes to the power and propulsion system issues plaguing the class.

British frigate in North Sea to protect pipelines

HMS Somerset is working with the Norwegian Navy to reassure those working near gas pipelines following attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines.

Britain to build second undersea cable protection ship

The 'Multi Role Ocean Surveillance Ship' project was originally for one ship to protect the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure. Two ships are now planned.

NATO statement on the damage to gas pipelines

The following is a statement by the North Atlantic Council on the damage to gas pipelines. "The damage to the Nordstream 1 and Nordstream 2...

Royal Navy purchases new uncrewed underwater vehicles

Defence firm HII has announced the delivery of three REMUS 100 uncrewed underwater vehicles to the Royal Navy.

STAY CONNECTED

121,735FansLike
441FollowersFollow
63,255FollowersFollow
15,105SubscribersSubscribe

Other News

Fleet Solid Support ships ‘still on track’ say MOD

The Ministry of Defence has advised that the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme remains on course, with production of the first vessel due to start later this year, despite the collapse of Harland & Wolff and its subsequent takeover by Navantia UK.