UK to arm Type 23 Frigate with laser weapon
The Ministry of Defence have announced that Thales will develop and fit a directed energy weapon to a Type 23 frigate in order to undergo user testing.
Saab ‘Next Generation Combat Boat’ on the Thames
DSEI 2021 - Travelling for the first time outside of its native Sweden, Saab’s Combat Boat 90 NG (CB90) has toured the Thames visiting London landmarks.
Russian spy ship ‘Yantar’ in English channel
The Yantar, officially an oceanographic research vessel, is actually bristling with surveillance equipment as well as hosting a number of manned and unmanned deep-sea submersibles.
Underwater drone carriers for the Royal Navy?
Probably not, no but engineers have taken a look at how the Royal Navy could embrace autonomous technology.
Frigate HMS Portland ready after extensive refit
The Type 23’s overhaul was completed by Babcock International and now the warship "looks toward front-line operations once more", say the Royal Navy.
Royal Marine Commandos looking for stealthy naval drone
The Royal Marine Commando Force is looking to industry for the development of a "multi-payload, low-signature, long-endurance uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel".
Significant drop in number of ‘militarily useful’ British vessels
The number of vessels that could be requisitioned in appropriate circumstances to support the British armed forces has fallen from 721 to 584.
Drones operating from carrier HMS Prince of Wales
Jet powered Banshee target drones are operating from aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales alongside F-35B jets.
Plans slip for replacement anti-ship missile for Royal Navy
Bids for the interim anti-ship missile project were to be received "by mid-2021", that did not happen.
All Type 45s to have received engine repairs by mid-2020s
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that all Type 45 Destroyers will have recieved upgrades to their power systems by the mid-2020s.
