Maritime Defence & Security News
Kongsberg Maritime develops innovative Mooring Capable Solution for Offshore Construction Vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has developed an innovative mooring capable solution for Offshore Construction Vessels (OSCVs), expanding the capabilities of OSCVs beyond their current scope to include the pre-lay of mooring lines as a natural extension to original suction anchor capabilities.
Commercial Shipbuilding Trade Mission to Spain
The Department for Business & Trade is seeking expressions of interest from the UK maritime industry to participate in an outward mission to Madrid with local commercial shipyards
World first: Thales delivers first autonomous drone system for mine countermeasures to the French Navy
Thales has delivered the first drone system for mine countermeasures to the French Navy, as part of the MMCM (Maritime Mine Counter Measures) programme.
Alfa Laval to acquire NRG Marine to offer innovative ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions to its customers
Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, a leading provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications, headquartered in the United Kingdom.
HENSOLDT UK Announced as Silver Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome HENSOLDT UK as a Silver Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2025, taking place on 1st April 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour.
Rolls-Royce signs landmark Unity contract with UK Ministry of Defence
Rolls-Royce has signed the biggest UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract in its history. The Unity contract stretches over eight years and brings together all elements of research and technology, design, manufacture and in-service support of the nuclear reactors that power the Royal Navy’s fleet of submarines.
Babcock International Group and Atlas Elektronik UK Sign Commercial Framework Agreement
The organisations will combine expertise and innovation to deliver enhanced capabilities, with a focus on the technical support and packages of work relating to the complex machinery on board the V and A Class submarines.
Lord Lieutenant Officially Opens New £4 Million Facility for Somers Forge Owned A&B Richardson Engineering
A&B Richardson Engineering, a family run leader in custom die and tool manufacturing and part of Somers Forge Group, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facility this week.
SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Conor Gorman
In this article, Conor discusses his career in acoustic engineering at Thales, the varied and exciting opportunities that the maritime industry offers and the role of young maritime professionals in shaping the future of the sector.
Babcock forms Strategic Partnership with Hanwha Ocean to grow global opportunities
Babcock, the international defence company, has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean to further its development in the global naval market and to underpin its existing relationship with the South Korean shipbuilding and offshore company
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