Maritime Defence & Security News

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24 March 2025

Sonardyne revolutionises small marine robotics navigation with launch of SPRINT-Nav U

Sonardyne International Ltd announces the launch of SPRINT-Nav U, the world's smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator designed specifically for compact marine robotic platforms.

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20 March 2025

Moffatt & Nichol Announced as Bronze Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce Moffatt & Nichol as a Bronze Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2025

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18 March 2025

BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Sign Contract for Next Phase of Canada’s River-Class Destroyer Programme

A contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI), marking the start of the next major phase on the River-class destroyer programme.

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13 March 2025

Robosys Automation Launches Its New Autonomous Trials Boat in Support of Pioneering Advanced MASS

The advanced maritime autonomy software developer, Robosys Automation, has unveiled its new autonomous trials boat

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11 March 2025

GE Vernova Announced as Gold Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome GE Vernova as a Gold Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2025, taking place on 1st April 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour.

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10 March 2025

Cammell Laird Welcomes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

APCL Cammell Laird welcomed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to its facility last week following the Government’s announcement that it will be increasing defence expenditure to 2.5 % of GDP by April 2027.

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6 March 2025

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Rheanne Sun Wai

In this SMIFutures Board spotlight we are delighted to introduce you to Rheanne Sun Wai, Engineering Manager at BAE Systems

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5 March 2025

Exail Supplies Navigation Systems to NOR Offshore Rental for Expansion into APAC Region

NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) has ordered several units of Exail subsea Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its rental equipment pool.

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3 March 2025

New Measures to Boost Small Businesses Benefitting from UK’s Defence Investment

Government announces major support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) following historic commitment to increase spending on defence.

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3 March 2025

Landmark Move for Robosys Supporting Global Expansion With New Headquarters

The advanced maritime autonomy software developer, Robosys Automation, has celebrated the opening of its new UK headquarters in Southampton, UK, in support of the company’s global expansion.

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