UK lawmaker report warns AUKUS under threat from ‘shortcomings and failings’
Findings also claim that the Royal Navy’s Astute-class nuclear-powered submarines have been “stretched” to, or "even beyond," their limits.
UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operation threatening undersea cables
Together with allies, the UK tracked “every mile” of the deployment involving an Akula-class and a pair of Main Directorate for Deep Sea Research (GUGI) surveillance submarines, according to British defense secretary John Healey.
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Iran conflict shines a light on UK’s ‘stretched’ naval capabilities: Analysts
As France sends armada to aid in defensive operations, Britain opts for a much lighter maritime footprint – by choice or necessity.
A look at the UK-led carrier strike group in Singapore [PHOTOS]
Breaking Defense shares an up-close look at the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group.
UK invests over $8 billion to support SSN AUKUS build plan
The investment comes as among the first in a bid to reach an ambition of manufacturing one SSN every 18 months, which are set to be delivered from the end of the 2030s.
UK SSN AUKUS grand plan hinges on ‘significant’ shipbuilding investment: Analysts
In 2023, BAE, along with industry partners Rolls Royce and Babcock, received five-year Detailed Design and Long Leads (D2L2) AUKUS contracts, valued at $4.9 billion, but production of a 12-strong fleet will likely run upward of $40 billion, said one expert.
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UK hits roll out milestone for new Type 31 frigate
Babcock also said that three of the five Type 31 vessels are in production and all five will be "completed within 10 years from the point of initial contract award," in 2019.
Brazilian navy to acquire two British Albion-class ships
The Brazilian navy and the UK's Royal Navy have signed a letter of intent to acquire the HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.
UK Royal Navy receives first autonomous mine countermeasures system
"Developments in sensor technology, data analytics, and machine learning have all significantly contributed to this innovation, allowing vessels to operate either fully autonomously or remote controlled by operators in a portable operations centre," said the UK MoD.
Don’t force Pacific Island nations to choose between us or China, says UK Royal Navy admiral
“The way in which global trade is interconnected at the moment means that China has a trump card of maritime trade that no other nation on the planet’s got,” said Rear Adm. James Parkin, a senior officer in the UK's Royal Navy.
Leonardo unveils British Navy Proteus rotary wing UAS final design
The manufacturer has leaned on autonomy and cutting edge technology to support development of Proteus, which includes a digital twin and "more than 40 components manufactured with advanced composite materials and the use of AI in its control software."
Spain’s Navantia reaches rescue deal for struggling UK shipyard Harland & Wolff
Under terms of the buyout, Navantia UK will acquire all four of Harland & Wolff’s yards.
West drawing near to ‘third nuclear age,’ says head of UK armed forces
UK Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Tony Radakin, also said there is only a “remote” chance that Russia attacks the UK — a projection that is also true for NATO as a whole — while Moscow understands that a retaliatory response would be overwhelming, “whether conventional or nuclear.”
BAE Systems receives UK Sting Ray torpedo MLU assessment contract
New investment in the Mod 2 design is in keeping with a 10-year Sting Ray MLU program forecast valued by the MoD at a maximum of £1 billion ($1.3 billion) out to 2032.