Royal Navy Trials Air Ambulance Team, Containerized Medical Hub at Sea
The Royal Navy has tested new maritime emergency capabilities, including an airborne casualty response unit and a containerized treatment module designed for ships without advanced onboard medical facilities.
10 European Allies Agree on Joint Naval Force to Deter Russia in Northern Waters
Ten European countries have signed a statement of intent to form a special team under the Joint Expeditionary Force to counter Russian threats in northern waters.
Royal Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Completes Maintenance
The Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has completed a planned maintenance program at Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard in the UK.
Babcock to Continue Technical, Management Assistance for UK Naval Ships
Babcock International Group has received a two-year contract to extend its Future Maritime Support Program support for the UK Royal Navy.
UK Advances Hybrid Navy Vision With New Underwater Survey Capability
The UK has moved closer to its “hybrid navy” ambition after first sea trials of a containerized system enabling autonomous underwater survey operations.
UK Orders Teledyne’s Autonomous Underwater Systems to Boost Intel
The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Teledyne Marine to supply autonomous underwater systems and related services to strengthen the Royal Navy’s undersea intelligence.
UK Upgrades RFA Lyme Bay for Autonomous Minehunting Operations
The UK Royal Navy is equipping RFA Lyme Bay with uncrewed systems to detect and neutralize naval mines, turning the support ship into a floating hub for autonomous minehunting operations.
Babcock Completes Float-Off of Second British Inspiration Frigate
Babcock International Group has conducted the float-off of the UK Royal Navy’s second Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate.
UK, Norway Pursue Joint Commando Craft Program for Coastal Ops
The UK and Norway are considering a joint acquisition of a fleet of high-speed, armed commando craft to support littoral operations.
Lightweight Drones Strengthen Royal Navy Surveillance Around Gibraltar
The UK Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron has integrated ANAFI Parrot quadcopters into its operations to support maritime surveillance.
UK Taps Kraken to Supply 20 USVs for Royal Navy’s Hybrid Fleet Plan
The UK Ministry of Defence is set to purchase uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), supporting plans to evolve the Royal Navy into a hybrid force combining crewed and uncrewed systems.
Teledyne Marine, MSubs Eye UK Navy’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Efforts
Florida-based Teledyne Marine and MSubs in Devon have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue joint autonomous system opportunities with the UK Royal Navy.
Norway, UK Ink Helicopter Pact to Boost Naval Integration in High North
Norway and the UK have signed a cooperation agreement permitting British military helicopters to embark on Norwegian Armed Forces warships and deploy from the service’s installations.
Babcock Begins Construction of Fourth Type 31 Frigate as Second Nears Launch
Babcock has achieved two key milestones in the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program at its Rosyth, Scotland, shipyard.
Bangladesh Buys Decommissioned Royal Navy Survey Ship
The UK has sold a former Royal Navy survey ship to the Bangladesh Navy, bolstering the South Asian force’s maritime protection capability.
UK Helicopters Become Flying Drone Command Hubs in Latest Demo
The UK’s Royal Navy is exploring new air combat capabilities, using helicopters as command hubs for drone fleets in a breakthrough demonstration.
UK’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Off
For the first time in the UK, a full-size autonomous helicopter has taken flight, joining manned aircraft in a major milestone for British aviation.
QinetiQ Advances Royal Navy DragonFire Laser in $78M Deal
MBDA, the prime contractor of the Royal Navy’s DragonFire laser weapon, has awarded industry partner QinetiQ a $78-million contract to continue work on the system’s laser source.
Remote AI Hubs to Lead Royal Navy’s Autonomous Minehunting
Thales just bagged a $13.5 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to roll out next-gen remote command centers for the Royal Navy.
UK Launches Atlantic Bastion: Advancing Undersea Defense With Next-Gen Tech
Atlantic Bastion is the UK’s AI-enabled, hybrid undersea program, linking ships, submarines, aircraft, and unmanned vessels, and featuring advanced acoustic sensors.
Babcock Unveils ‘ARMOR Force’ to Support Royal Navy’s Hybrid Fleet
Babcock has unveiled its ARMOR Force concept, designed to integrate crewed and uncrewed maritime systems to support Royal Navy initiatives to develop a hybrid fleet.
Royal Navy Plans to Acquire 20 Drone Ships in Push for Hybrid Fleet
The Royal Navy plans to acquire a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels as part of its broader effort to evolve into a hybrid force integrating manned and unmanned platforms.
Australian Nickel-Zinc Battery Tech Under Review for AUKUS Submarines
Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering has secured a contract with BAE Systems to explore the use of its nickel-zinc battery systems in the design of next-generation AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for Australia and the UK.
Uncrewed Boats Controlled From 500 Miles Escort UK Warships in Landmark Test
A fleet of uncrewed boats proved they can operate hundreds of miles from their human controllers, escorting warships in a 72-hour trial.
