Royal Navy

UK’s New Drone Strategy to Include $5.7B Investment in New Unmanned Systems

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new drone strategy that includes at least $5.7 billion of investment in new unmanned aerial systems over the next decade.

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Next-Gen Royal Navy Frigates to Operate With as Few as 50 Sailors

Next-generation Royal Navy frigates could operate with fewer than one-third of present vessels’ crew, helping ease recruitment woes.

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British Army Now Uses AI to Speed Up Recruitment

The British Army is employing artificial intelligence to expedite its recruitment process as it grapples with a depleted workforce.

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QinetiQ Consortium to Provide Engineering Services for British Type 26, 31 Frigates

QinetiQ has received a contract to provide engineering services for the UK Type 26 City-class and Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates.

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Royal Marines Reveal Revamped, Stealthier Offshore Raiding Craft

The UK Royal Marines has redesigned its fleet of Offshore Raiding Craft to modernize them after two decades of service.

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UK Defence Committee Warns Military Unfit for War

The UK parliament has been warned that the British military is not sufficiently prepared for an all-out war due to ongoing recruitment and stockpile shortages.

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Royal Navy Taps Thales for $2.3B Sensor Management Deal

Thales has signed a 1.8-billion pound ($2.3 billion) contract to manage the UK Royal Navy's sonar and sensors.

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British Warships Incapable of Attacking Houthi Targets on Land: Report

None of the Royal Navy warships deployed in the Red Sea is reportedly capable of striking Houthi targets on land.

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Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyers to Receive Counter-Anti-Ship Missile Upgrades

The Royal Navy has contracted MBDA to upgrade the Type 45 destroyer fleet’s counter- anti-ship ballistic missile capability.

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UK FSS Ships to Receive Hybrid Propulsion Systems

The Royal Navy's Fleet Solid Support ships will receive hybrid-electric propulsion technology, improving their fuel efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

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