The future Air Warfare Command Ship and its drone escorts
The Type 83 Destroyer may become a 'system-of-systems' approach built around a large Air Warfare Command Ship and smaller, highly adaptable trimaran uncrewed combatants.
British frigates to lead drone ship task groups
"Imagine in the near future, a Type 26 Frigate goes into the North Atlantic sailing in company with two uncrewed escorts. Together, they provide a three ship task group in their own right."
UK’s first autonomous submarine evolves
BAE Systems and Canadian firm Cellula Robotics have extended their collaboration on Herne, signing a ten-year exclusive agreement aimed at delivering a market-ready craft by the end of 2026.
Babcock unveils deployable immersive naval training
Babcock International used the opening day of #DSEI2025 to launch the maritime variant of its Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE), a deployable simulator designed to bring the chaos of naval combat ashore.
UK issues assurances over Type 31 Frigate project
The Ministry of Defence has sought to reassure Parliament over the progress of the Type 31 frigate programme after a series of written questions by Mark Francois MP.
Worlds most powerful warship pushes into Arctic Circle
The U.S. Navy’s most advanced carrier has spent the last two weeks operating at the edge of the Arctic Circle alongside a combined NATO flotilla, underscoring just how central the High North has become in great power competition.
MoD to release annual safety statistics for Clyde base
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it will begin publishing annual statistics on nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde as part of an effort to increase transparency.
UK gives details on Type 83 and missile ship fleet plans
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has outlined new details on the Royal Navy’s Future Air Dominance System. The plan centres on the Type 83 destroyer and uncrewed Type 91 'Missile Ship', with service entry expected from the mid-2030s.
UK unveils £250m defence growth deal to boost Scotland jobs
Scotland is to receive a share of £250 million in Defence Growth Deals, with ministers promising jobs, innovation and investment across the nation’s defence sector.
Fleet Solid Support ships ‘still on track’ say MOD
The Ministry of Defence has advised that the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme remains on course, with production of the first vessel due to start later this year, despite the collapse of Harland & Wolff and its subsequent takeover by Navantia UK.
