Royal Navy

British Archer Patrol Ships Conduct Autonomous Mine-Hunting in Baltics

The UK Royal Navy has deployed its P2000 Archer-class patrol boats in the Baltics to demonstrate autonomous mine-hunting operations.

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More People Quit British Military Than Signed Up Last Year: Data

Government data shows more people left the British military than signed up last year, further exacerbating an ongoing recruitment crisis.

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British Military Pilots Sue UK Govt Over Carcinogenic Helicopter Exhaust

Dozens of British aircrew have sued the UK Ministry of Defence after being exposed to carcinogenic exhaust from military helicopters.

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Royal Navy’s Most Advanced Nuclear Attack Sub Nears Active Service

The Royal Navy’s fifth Astute-class submarine is near deployment duties after completing trials off the US East Coast and in the Caribbean Sea.

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Hensoldt to Provide Sensor Systems to UK Fleet Solid Support Ships

Hensoldt has been chosen to equip the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary's upcoming Fleet Solid Support ships with surveillance and navigation systems.

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Royal Navy Buys Remus Underwater Drone Fleet From HII

The UK Royal Navy has signed an agreement to procure a fleet of Remus unmanned underwater vehicles from American defense contractor HII.

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Babcock to Oversee Type 23-Class Refit Support

Babcock has been awarded a contract to manage the UK's Type 23-class Refit Support Group, overseeing the upkeep of the newly-upgraded ships.

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No, Conscription Will Not Fix Britain’s Army Crisis

British policymakers are awakening to the need for rapid military expansion but universal conscription should be ruled out as solution.

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Royal Navy Selects SEA for Sonar Software Development

The Royal Navy has tapped Systems Engineering & Assessment to create software that improves its warships' sonar systems.

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Royal Navy to Field DragonFire Laser Weapon Earlier Than Expected

The Royal Navy will install the DragonFire directed-energy weapon system aboard warships by 2027 in response to increased airborne threats.

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