Type 83 destroyer programme placed under Hybrid Navy review
The government has confirmed the future Type 83 destroyer is under review against the Hybrid Navy strategy which combines crewed and uncrewed platforms.
British frigates could be armed with laser weapons
The DragonFire laser weapon may be deployed across a wider range of warships than previously confirmed.
Armed British nuclear submarine sets sail
The Ministry of Defence has unusually confirmed the movement of an armed Royal Navy hunter-killer submarine, posting imagery of the vessel departing Gibraltar in what appears to be a deliberate act of strategic signalling.
MOD ties shipbuilding policy to new maritime strategy
"The forthcoming Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology Action Plan will describe the new approach to oversight of ship and boatbuilding programmes across the strategic breadth of Government procurement".
American warship begins patrol of European waters
A United States Navy destroyer has begun a fresh patrol of European waters after departing the Spanish port of Las Palmas as part of a scheduled deployment with U.S. Sixth Fleet.
World’s most powerful warship launches jets in Caribbean
The newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy has been photographed launching fast jets during operations in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada begins build of destroyer test site in Nova Scotia
Canada has begun construction of a new land based test facility intended to support the introduction of the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River class destroyers.
Kongsberg joins bid for Norway new navy vessel fleet
Kongsberg Maritime has confirmed it is taking part in the prequalification phase of Norway's competition to develop a new class of standardised naval vessels for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Damen LST 100 chosen for US Navy landing ship plan
Damen Shipyards Group has confirmed that its Landing Ship Transport 100 design has been selected by the US Navy as the basis for its new Landing Ship Medium programme.
Scottish ministers eye Inchgreen revival for marine jobs
The Scottish Government has said it is actively engaging with industry on the future redevelopment of Inverclyde's Inchgreen Marine Park, citing potential growth across shipbuilding, vessel repair, freight and maritime tourism.
