Britain’s maritime revival explored
Britain’s maritime revival is gathering pace. In the latest edition of The Broadside, William Freer explores how recent shipbuilding exports and Royal Navy deployments signal a turning point for UK sea power.
Drone boat deploys towed array sonar autonomously
The Plymouth-built Oceanus12 uncrewed surface vessel became the first USV to autonomously launch and recover a thin-lined towed acoustic array.
Why Ferguson Marine could have bid for new ferry contract
Claims Ferguson Marine was too small to bid for the Northern Isles ferries are misleading, Paul Sweeney MSP argued, as the yard could utilise nearby infrastructure, a common practice in shipbuilding.
UK looking to secure Vietnam port services for Royal Navy
The Ministry of Defence has issued an early procurement notice outlining its intention to establish long-term port service support for Royal Navy vessels operating in and around Vietnam, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Harland & Wolff modernisation sees new robotic welding line
The modernisation of Belfast’s Harland & Wolff shipyard continues with the first Factory Acceptance Test of advanced robotic welding equipment for the UK’s Fleet Solid Support programme.
Royal Navy shadows Russian warship in UK waters
The Royal Navy has tracked two Russian vessels in UK waters during a three-day operation that formed part of wider NATO monitoring efforts in the North Atlantic.
Skills at the heart of shipbuilding future, says Pollard
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard used his first visit to the Clyde in his new role to underline the importance of skills to regenrate the defence industry and encourage exports.
UK ready to equip allies with advanced warships
Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the UK Defence Journal that allies around the world are keen on a defence industrial partnership with the UK to purchase high-end British military equipment.
Rosyth shipbuilder cites naval growth and steady earnings
Babcock International has reported a positive start to the financial year, with trading across its businesses described as “encouraging” in a trading update released ahead of its Annual General Meeting.
U.S. launches multiple Trident nuclear missiles in test
The U.S. Navy has successfully carried out four launches of unarmed Trident II D5 missiles at sea.
