First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth
John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has visited Babcock's Rosyth yard to see first hand how work on the Royal Navy Type 31 frigates is progressing and to underline the importance of naval shipbuilding to Scotland's economy.
L3Harris wins major submarine comms contract
L3Harris Technologies has secured its largest full-rate production contract for U.S. Navy submarine communications systems.
American and Estonian divers train under ice in Baltic
U.S. Navy Seabee divers and Estonian counterparts have conducted ice diving and underwater demolition training in Estonia.
Naval vessel RFA Argus to be scrapped
RFA Argus will depart HMNB Portsmouth on 23 February for the final time, bringing more than four decades of service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to a close, the Royal Navy has confirmed.
Sea Machines pitches STEAMRACER autonomous ship
Sea Machines Robotics has announced that its STEAMRACER-class autonomous surface ship has advanced into the U.S. Navy final competitive evaluation phase under the Modular Attack Surface Combatant (MASC) programme.
HII explores AI shipbuilding welding partnership
American shipbuilder HII has signed a memorandum of understanding with Path Robotics to explore the integration of artificial intelligence-driven welding technology into its shipbuilding operations.
Royal Navy submarine trainees pass out at HMNB Clyde
Thirty-nine Royal Navy submarine qualifying students have completed the classroom-based dry phase of their training at HMNB Clyde, the service stated.
U.S. Navy fires warship Captain during exercise
The U.S. Navy has fired the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
U.S. Navy seeks to speed up Medium Landing Ship build
The U.S. Navy has issued a Request for Proposal for a Vessel Construction Manager to oversee the acquisition of its new Medium Landing Ship (LSM), with a contract award anticipated in mid-2026, the service stated.
Babcock introduces paid premature baby leave for UK staff
Babcock International Group has introduced a new paid premature baby leave entitlement for its UK-based employees, becoming the first defence company to sign The Employer with Heart Charter in partnership with The Smallest Things charity.
