Maritime Defence & Security News
Princess Royal Officially Opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow at a ceremony at the Company’s Scotstoun site.
Babcock awarded Capability Insertion Period contract by UK MOD for Type 31 frigates
Babcock International Group (Babcock) has been awarded a c.£65 million, five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s (RN) Type 31 frigates being built by the company at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
European Research Institute to Acquire NOC Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
A leading European research, technology and innovation organisation has chosen cutting edge underwater robotics from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) to help advance its marine research capabilities
Griffon Hoverwork Evolves into Griffon Marine: A Brand Reflecting Unrivalled Expertise
Griffon Hoverwork has rebranded as Griffon Marine, reflecting the company's extensive skills, core competencies, and commitment to maritime excellence.
BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation with SEAS testing
BMT has successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising BMT’s proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed.
APCL Cammell Laird Completes Fabrication of Type 26 Frigate Mega Block
APCL Cammell Laird achieved its latest milestone in the Type 26 programme build - successfully completing the fabrication of key structural components for Ship 4 HMS Birmingham and Ship 3 HMS Belfast.
Ultra Maritime Announced as Silver Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce Ultra Maritime as a Silver Sponsor of the forthcoming SMI Conference 2025, which takes place today at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour.
Serco and Rux Energy Collaborate on Groundbreaking Hydrogen Storage Project Funded by Connected Places Catapult
At the Connected Places Summit today, Serco and Rux Energy have successfully completed a pioneering study aimed at revolutionizing hydrogen storage and distribution for the maritime sector
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.
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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