Analysis Archives - Naval Technology

France’s networked ground combat fleet: New issue of Global Defence Technology out now

In this issue: France’s new networked ground combat fleet, the UK’s ambitions for a space force, what’s new in aerial refuelling technology, progresss of Dstl's Intelligent Ship project, and more.
Expert explainer: Will Trump vs Iran leave us on the brink of war?

The US assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and Iran’s vows of revenge have created tensions between the two countries that could escalate into an international crisis. With President Trump...
Inside Defender Europe 20: New issue of Global Defence Technology out now

In this issue: A look inside Defender Europe 20, what UGVs mean for the future of tanks, how NATO is adapting to new threats, benefits of electrification for logistics support,...
Aircraft carriers are a good use of budgets: Naval Technology survey

A poll of Naval Technology readers has found that 82% think aircraft carriers are a good use of naval budgets, but 18% said that the ships are not worth it.
US DoD plans $29bn nuclear modernisation

The US Department of Defence (DoD) FY2021 budget requests bets big on nuclear modernisation efforts including investment in submarines, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and command and control systems.
January’s top news stories

Singapore Navy commissioned three Independence-class LMVs and US NRL researchers discovered a technique for quantum technologies to develop new materials for secure communication. Naval-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from...
UK Fleet Solid Support Ships strategy sparks debate

The UK Government has remained quiet on how the contract to build the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support Ships will proceed after having paused the programme last year,...
Is China leading the AI arms race? New issue of Global Defence Technology out now

In this issue: Why China could gain an edge in the AI arms race, how the UAE’s new defence conglomerate aims to take on the global market, advances in soldier...
US Navy needs to restructure to counter China threat: CSBA report

The US Navy’s surface fleet is too small and lacks the resilience and offensive capacity to support the US national defence strategy, according to a new report from the Centre...
Raytheon dives deep on mine countermeasures

Raytheon recently demonstrated its single-sortie mine neutralisation concept as part of the US Navy’s Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) 2019. Berenice Baker caught up with Raytheon’s director of strategy &...