BAE to supply modular masts for US Navy submarines
BAE Systems has been awarded a $36 million contract to supply Multifunction Modular Mast systems for integration on US Navy submarines, following a production agreement with Lockheed Martin, according to the company.
Thales offers first insight into new 76Nano sonar system
Thales has given the UK Defence Journal early insight into a new sonar designed to support the Royal Navy’s push for uncrewed surveillance by pushing high-end sensors onto uncrewed subs.
AUKUS Pillar Two ‘lacks focus and delivery’ say MPs
AUKUS Pillar Two came under sustained pressure from MPs during the Defence Committee’s final evidence session, with ministers and officials repeatedly challenged on whether the pillar is producing meaningful capability.
Think tank urges unified maritime strategy for UK defence
A new memorandum published in Britain’s World by the Council on Geostrategy examines whether the UK’s latest defence strategies are sufficiently aligned to deliver the maritime capability they envisage.
Forbes backs £14.2m Ferguson Marine funding amendment
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to invest up to £14.2 million in modernising Ferguson Marine, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes confirming her support.
Leonard brands Ferguson Marine employee payment ‘con trick’
The Public Audit Committee’s report into Ferguson Marine, said Richard Leonard MSP, had uncovered an extraordinary secondment arrangement involving a senior employee and more than £144,000 in public funds.
American warship fires five inch main gun off Morroco
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has conducted a live firing of its Mk 45 five-inch gun during a naval surface fire support drill in the Atlantic Ocean, according to information released by the service.
Ministers ‘blindsided’ by offshore award of naval tug fleet
UK ministers were 'blindsided' by the offshore award of a 24-vessel naval support programme, Paul Sweeney MSP told us, after the procurement structure left them without direct oversight of the decision.
SNP MSP says ‘foolish’ planning sank Ferguson Marine bid
An SNP MSP has publicly criticised Ferguson Marine’s former management in the Scottish Parliament, saying foolish decisions in a previous business plan left the state-owned yard uncompetitive and led to a failed vessel tender.
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A Virginia-class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland for a routine port visit.
