BAE Systems has begun to construct its new shipbuilding hall in Govan in the Scottish city of Glasgow. The announcement of the beginning of construction comes in the wake of… Continue reading "BAE Systems Begin To Build New Shipbuilding Hall in Glasgow"
The British Ministry of Defense announced on October 1 that the SSN-AUKUS program developing nuclear-powered attack submarines under the trilateral AUKUS program has entered its Detailed Design and Long Leads… Continue reading "AUKUS Submarine Program Enters Detailed Design Phase"
As part of the AUKUS agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, Rolls-Royce confirmed in March 2023 that it would provide all of its nuclear reactor plants… Continue reading "Rolls-Royce Submarines to Expand Raynesway Site to Accommodate AUKUS Submarine Reactor Demands"
Concerns had been raised around whether the UK’s planned Type 32 class frigates would be developed after a report from the National Audit Office noted that the Royal Navy withdrew… Continue reading "Britain’s Type 32 Frigate Not Canceled"
The United Kingdom has signed an amendment to the European multi-national program to upgrade Aster 30 naval air defense missile to the Block 1 configuration. The UK signed on to… Continue reading "UK Joins European Aster Missile Upgrade Program"
The Royal Navy has awarded a £15.4 million contract for its first crewless submarine to Plymouth firm MSubs. The contract is funded by the Anti-Submarine Warfare Spearhead programme and will… Continue reading "Royal Navy Awards Contract For ‘Project Cetus’ Crewless Submarine"
The UK has announced the procurement of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile as their interim replacement for the Harpoon anti-ship missiles which previously armed Royal Navy surface combatants. The news was… Continue reading "UK To Procure Naval Strike Missiles for Royal Navy"
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Team Resolute, a British-led, multi-national consortium, as the preferred bidder to construct its three new Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships.… Continue reading "UK Selects Team Resolute for Fleet Support Ships"
The UK has announced the order of a further five Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy. The order for the anti-submarine warfare frigates, also known as the City Class,… Continue reading "UK Orders 5 More Type 26 Frigates"
An interim report released by the United Kingdom’s Defence Safety Authority on the inquiry into the crash of a Royal Air Force F-35B into the Mediterranean in November 2021 states… Continue reading "Interim Report: Engine Cover Ingestion Caused 2021 British F-35B Crash"