MOD awards £20.5m for carrier navigation and radar support
The contract, announced via a transparency notice, covers the 'Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems' of the QEC aircraft carriers, as well as the VM250 Radar and MK39 Gyroscope used across multiple naval platforms.
MoD clarifies AI use in nuclear operations
The Ministry of Defence has addressed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to the UK’s nuclear capabilities, following a written question from...
Peers discuss Scotland’s critical role in UK defence
During a recent debate in the House of Lords, peers discussed Scotland’s role in the UK's defence strategy, particularly concerning the North Atlantic and Arctic regions.
MoD to re-procure support for Royal Navy website
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) outlining plans to procure a new contract for maintaining and developing the digital presence of the Royal Navy.
British warship shoots down drone off coast of Scotland
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon has successfully shot down a supersonic drone off the coast of Scotland during Exercise Formidable Shield 25.
Serco wins £1bn maritime support contracts for Royal Navy
Serco has secured three major contracts valued at over £1 billion from the Ministry of Defence to deliver maritime services for the Royal Navy.
Lowe rebuked again on using Royal Navy warships in Channel
Rupert Lowe, Independent MP for Great Yarmouth, has again been told that "Defence assets are procured for Defence tasks" and are not primarily intended for border security operations.
Door remains open for aircraft carrier upgrades
The Ministry of Defence has indicated that it remains open to potentially retrofitting the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers with catapults, depending on future operational requirements.
Royal Navy warship out of service dates revealed
The Ministry of Defence has provided an update on the planned out of service dates for Royal Navy ships, with the Queen Elizabeth class due out of service by 2069.
Britain unveils new large, uncrewed submarine
Excalibur will primarily focus on Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and stealth operations, leveraging its capacity to carry bespoke payloads.
