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Sixth Astute class submarine named in Barrow-in-Furness ceremony
In a ceremony at BAE Systems' submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, the Royal Navy officially christened its latest Astute class submarine, HMS Agamemnon. The …
Austal Australia concludes trials for RAN’s autonomous patrol boat
In collaboration with industry partners, Austal Australia achieves a milestone in the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial, showcasing the potential for …
RFA readiness outlined in year of preparation ahead of 2025 carrier mission
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has provided an update on the availability and readiness of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary …
Singapore launches submarine ‘Inimitable’ in German alliance
The unveiling of the Inimitable solidifies Singapore's submarine defence technology, marking a milestone in naval capabilities, in collaboration with Germany. In partnership with …
US prepares to exempt AUKUS nations from ITAR
The US has begun to overcome a major hurdle to defence integration with its AUKUS partners – Australia and the …
Bulgarian Navy to restore minelaying capability in transport ship conversion
Bulgaria will convert one of its small naval transport vessels into a dual-use minelayer for use by the Bulgarian Navy …
How is quantum technology used in the military?
The dangers quantum technology poses to encryption networks has made it a point of increasing geopolitical sensitivity – forcing the …
In data: Bahrain’s balancing act amidst US dominance
As Bahrain's defence market shifts, newcomers face hurdles in breaking into a landscape long dominated by US suppliers despite political …
Australia has first officers assigned to US Virginia-class submarine
Lieutenant Commander James Heydon, Lieutenant Commander Adam Klyne, and Lieutenant William Hall became the inaugural Australian officers to join the …
Kongsberg to propel next-gen frigates in Dutch-Belgian defence deal
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a role in enhancing Dutch-Belgian naval defence with its propeller technology. Delivering propulsion solutions, the Norwegian business …
In data: Egypt looks to secure jets and missile defence
Egypt’s latest list of defence platform acquisitions point to a greater need to secure its airspace in the region. Egypt faces …
USS Ronald Reagan unveils USO centre to boost morale
To foster crew morale and alleviate the strains of extended deployments, the USS Ronald Reagan introduced an addition to its amenities: a …
Anduril unveils Ghost Shark XL-AUV prototype in Australia
Anduril has debuted the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV). Anduril originally began commercial negotiations with the Royal Australian Navy …
Russia and Iran: uneasy bedfellows put arms before ideology
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin quickly realised it would soon be in need of one key …
Q&A: How will UK defence cope with the enduring skills deficit?
“More must be done to recruit and retain the defence workforce of the future,” urged a recent survey report published …