Royal Navy

Leonardo Clinches British AW159 Wildcat Helicopter Support Contract

The UK has renewed a contract with Leonardo to provide maintenance support for the AW159 Wildcat helicopters used by the British Army and Royal Navy.

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Royal Navy Creates New Elite Diving Team

The Royal Navy has created a new elite team of divers to combat evolving threats and protect the naval fleet.

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In a First, British Navy Installs Atomic Clock on Aircraft Carrier

The UK Royal Navy has installed an atomic clock on the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier in a historic first.

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UK Unveils 10-Year, $270 Billion Defense Spending

The British Ministry of Defence has announced that it plans to invest 238 billion euros in state-of-the-art military equipment.

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UK’s Fifth Astute-Class Submarine Completes First Practice Dive

The British Royal Navy’s fifth Astute-class nuclear submarine, the Anson, has completed its initial “trim dive'' at Devonshire Dock in the UK.

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UK Orders Additional Mine-Hunting System for Royal Navy

The UK has contracted maritime technology manufacturer ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK to supply an additional autonomous minesweeper for the Royal Navy.

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UK Military Invests $33.1M in New Diving Equipment

The UK military has awarded Northern Diver International a $33.1 million contract to supply diving equipment to for the armed forces.

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US Navy Salvage Vessel to Help Recover Crashed British F-35B

The US Navy is dispatching a vessel and crew to help the UK retrieve its F-35B fighter that crashed in the Mediterranean last month.

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British Navy Commits $135M for Electronic Warfare Technology

The Royal Navy is investing $135 million to upgrade its electronic warfare capabilities for more simultaneous detection of radio signals.

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UK Navy Tests New ‘Anti-Boat Swarm’ Missile System

The Royal Navy has tested a new missile system to protect aircraft carriers from attacks by swarms of small enemy boats.

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