Biggest influencers in naval tech in Q1 2021: The top individuals and companies to follow
GlobalData research has found the top influencers in naval tech based on their performance and engagement online.
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Babcock announces 1,000 job cuts, majority in the UK
UK defence giant Babcock today announced it would cut 1,000 jobs this year, the majority...
NACP Projects to build Nulka assembly and maintenance facility in NSW
Australian company National Aboriginal Construction Partners (NACP) Projects has secured a prime contract to build a Nulka missile assembly and...
Elbit Systems of America completes Sparton acquisition for $380m
Elbit Systems' US subsidiary has closed the acquisition of Sparton following the receipt of all the necessary approvals.
UK plans to boost naval capabilities under 2021 Integrated Review
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to enhance the British Royal Navy’s capabilities under the '2021 Integrated Review'...
DON issues unmanned campaign plan for US Navy and USMC
The Department of the Navy (DON) has issued an Unmanned Campaign Plan for the US Navy and US Marine Corps (USMC). The plan comprises the Unmanned Campaign Framework and a…
Nato begins Dynamic Manta 2021 anti-submarine warfare exercise
The Nato-led multinational annual submarine warfare exercise Dynamic Manta (DYMA21) has commenced off the coast of Sicily in Italy. Eight allied nations have deployed their ships, submarines, and aircraft and…
Naval tech trends: Submarine leads Twitter mentions in Q4 2020
The top tweeted terms are the trending industry discussions happening on Twitter by key individuals (influencers) as tracked by the platform. 1. Submarine – 1,617 mentions The deployment of a…
Advanced materials technology use in naval shipbuilding should focus on stealth: Poll
Advanced materials such as carbon composites and aluminium offer the shipbuilding an opportunity to reduce costs, although they are yet to be explored at full scale. Verdict has conducted a…
Indian MoD opens upgraded Naval Environmental Test Facility
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the inauguration of the upgraded Naval Environmental Test Facility (NETF). The facility is located in the city of Bengaluru. It was inaugurated…
US Department of Navy releases new Blue Arctic document
The US Department of Navy has released a new document, Blue Arctic, a strategic blueprint that will guide the service on maintaining America’s interests across the Arctic Ocean. The strategy…
