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MCTS: Royal Navy's next-gen training revolution 27 February, 2012 The Royal Navy's £108m Maritime Composite Training System is set to revolutionise naval training in the UK. Chris Lo speaks to Jeremy Tuck, head of maritime training services at MCTS developer...

Ready to sail – naval recruitment trends for 2012 12 January, 2012 The UK is experiencing a peak in the need for skilled ship builders and designers thanks to several significant projects. Frances Cook interviewed Natalie Desty, department head of marine...

Rapid response: small patrol boats 19 August, 2011 The demands of modern naval missions have created a need for faster and more nimble vessels. As Albrecht Muller finds out, this has led to unprecedented interest in small patrol boats among...

Aces High on the Flight Deck 21 June, 2011 On an aircraft carrier's flight deck, smooth and efficient operation of fighter squadrons is the trump card. Naval-technology.com speaks to Kev Mathieson, former lieutenant commander flying on...

In Deep with Submarine Rescue Equipment 24 May, 2011 Naval salvage teams operate in the most difficult environments, counting on first-class technology to do the job. Elisabeth Fischer spoke to Derek Clarke, joint managing director at deep...

War Games: A New Generation of Simulators 03 February, 2011 Simulation has been widely used ashore and afloat for years, but the technology used is changing. Phil Thane takes a look at the field of simulation, where routine exercises involve...

Play the Long Game on Environmental Impact 07 January, 2011 Addressing climate change has to be about a lot more than cutting emissions; it demands a serious review of the way in which militaries tackle the issue of product procurement and...

Asymmetrical Warfare: Turning the Tide 07 January, 2011 Aside from remote naval assets, what technologies are being used to ensure port security remains robust at all times? Researchers Ronald Kessel, Tom Pastore, Karna Bryan and Chris Strode from...

Animals At Arms 22 December, 2010 Animals have a long and highly decorated history in the military, often fighting side by side troops on the frontline. As mascots, transport, messengers and warriors modern militaries still...

UUVs: Unmanned and in Demand 15 October, 2010 Unmanned underwater vehicles are now being used across the battle space. Dr Gareth Evans takes a close look at the evolving technology to discover what the future...