Royal Marines To Get 6 New Warships
The Royal Marines (RM) will receive 6 new warships courtesy of the British government, said Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement that the … Read More
Tag: Royal Navy
Keel Laying Ceremony for The First Merah Putih Frigate for the Indonesian Navy
A keel laying ceremony for the first Merah Putih (Red White) Frigate for the Indonesian Navy was held at the Indonesian shipyard PT PAL on Aug 25, 2023. The keel … Read More
Aster Demonstrates Unmatched Performance on NATO Trials
NATO exercises have again proven the potent air defence capabilities of MBDA’s Aster missile in providing long-range protection from difficult air threats. Exercise Formidable Shield saw four successful Aster firings … Read More
Uncrewed Surface Mine Counter Measures Vessel Passes Key Milestone in Trials
Thales’ Uncrewed MCMV has passed a significant milestone in tough autonomous mine hunting trials, the defence multinational announced June 14. It has recently been confirmed by the United Kingdom’s Ministry … Read More
BAE Systems Awarded £270 Million Royal Navy Radar Contract
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a 10-year contract worth £270 million to support the Royal Navy’s three main radar systems: Artisan; Sampson; and Long Range … Read More
New Automated Ammunition Handling System Combined with Mk45 Gun for UK Royal Navy
BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $219 million (GBP181 million) contract to equip the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates with five Mk 45 Maritime Indirect Fire Systems (MIFS). The system combines … Read More
Kongsberg Digital to Provide Royal Navy with Cutting-Edge Simulation Technology
A new suite of navigation simulators for the Royal Navy will be rolled out this year as part of Project Selborne’s modernisation of Royal Navy training. The Kongsberg Digital simulation … Read More
Thales and Schiebel to Deliver Innovative Eyes in the Sky Protection for Royal Navy Using Uncrewed Rotary Aircraft Solution
Thales and Schiebel announced on Feb 10 that they have been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver a game changing rotary wing Uncrewed Air System … Read More
United Kingdom’s Royal Navy Selects Naval Strike Missile
UK and Norwegian authorities have announced that they have agreed to further strengthen existing defence ties. The Royal Navy (RN) will receive the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), outfitted on Type … Read More
Australian Navy Personnel to Train onboard UK Submarine, Strengthens AUKUS Partnership
As part of enhancing cooperation under the AUKUS pact, United Kingdom’s defence minister, Boris Johnson and Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace announced the training of Royal Australian Navy … Read More