UK explores stronger underwater protection for naval bases
Britain is examining ways to strengthen underwater security around naval bases and ports as part of a broader effort to protect critical maritime infrastructure, according to new parliamentary answers from the Ministry of Defence.
No numbers yet on plan for new Atlantic drone ships
The Royal Navy has not yet set targets for the number of uncrewed surface or underwater vessels it may deploy in the Arctic or North Atlantic.
American supercarrier shoots down Iranian drone
The United States Navy has shot down an Iranian drone that approached a US aircraft carrier operating in the Gulf, according to reporting by Reuters.
American warship downs drones with laser weapon
The US Navy has confirmed that a frontline destroyer has successfully used a ship-mounted laser weapon to defeat multiple uncrewed aerial threats during a recent at-sea demonstration.
Britain terminates plan to buy new autonomous survey vessel
The Ministry of Defence has formally terminated plans to procure an uncrewed surface vessel under Project Lily, bringing an end to a programme that had been expected to deliver a contractor-supported autonomous platform for survey work.
Warship downs drone swarm off British coast in exercise
Dutch warship Evertsen tracked and neutralised aerial targets while also engaging and sinking uncrewed surface vessels as part of Exercise Sharpshooter.
Shipbuilding debate raises yard access and fraud concerns
Ministers faced questions over naval shipbuilding, with MPs pressing on export claims, access for domestic yards, foreign suppliers and the impact of fraud.
Norway considers reducing Type 26 Frigate purchase
Norwegian defence planners are considering reducing the number of new Type 26 frigates purchased from the UK from five to three.
Sonobuoy contract for Royal Navy Merlin anti-sub force
The Royal Navy Merlin helicopter force is set to receive a major boost after the Ministry of Defence awarded a £40 million contract to Ultra Maritime to supply new sonobuoys.
Kongsberg Maritime set to spin off as independent company
Kongsberg Maritime is formally on track to become a stand-alone company after shareholders approved the separation at an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen.
