Royal Navy

Babcock to Continue Technical, Management Assistance for UK Naval Ships

Babcock International Group has received a two-year contract to extend its Future Maritime Support Program support for the UK Royal Navy.

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UK Advances Hybrid Navy Vision With New Underwater Survey Capability

The UK has moved closer to its “hybrid navy” ambition after first sea trials of a containerized system enabling autonomous underwater survey operations.

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UK Orders Teledyne’s Autonomous Underwater Systems to Boost Intel

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Teledyne Marine to supply autonomous underwater systems and related services to strengthen the Royal Navy’s undersea intelligence.

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UK Upgrades RFA Lyme Bay for Autonomous Minehunting Operations

The UK Royal Navy is equipping RFA Lyme Bay with uncrewed systems to detect and neutralize naval mines, turning the support ship into a floating hub for autonomous minehunting operations.

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Babcock Completes Float-Off of Second British Inspiration Frigate

Babcock International Group has conducted the float-off of the UK Royal Navy’s second Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate.

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UK, Norway Pursue Joint Commando Craft Program for Coastal Ops

The UK and Norway are considering a joint acquisition of a fleet of high-speed, armed commando craft to support littoral operations.

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Lightweight Drones Strengthen Royal Navy Surveillance Around Gibraltar

The UK Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron has integrated ANAFI Parrot quadcopters into its operations to support maritime surveillance.

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UK Taps Kraken to Supply 20 USVs for Royal Navy’s Hybrid Fleet Plan

The UK Ministry of Defence is set to purchase uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), supporting plans to evolve the Royal Navy into a hybrid force combining crewed and uncrewed systems.

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Teledyne Marine, MSubs Eye UK Navy’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Efforts

Florida-based Teledyne Marine and MSubs in Devon have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue joint autonomous system opportunities with the UK Royal Navy.

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Norway, UK Ink Helicopter Pact to Boost Naval Integration in High North

Norway and the UK have signed a cooperation agreement permitting British military helicopters to embark on Norwegian Armed Forces warships and deploy from the service’s installations.

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