Royal Navy

Babcock to Maintain Ukraine’s Sandown Minehunting Vessels

Babcock has received a three-year contract to sustain and support two Sandown-class mine countermeasures vessels for the Ukrainian Navy.

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UK Says Number of Military Personnel Falls to ‘Record Low’

The British military is currently experiencing its lowest number of active-duty personnel, according to UK Ministry of Defence data.

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British Destroyer Sent to Gulf to Bolster Security

Britain announced that it is sending one of its most advanced naval vessels to the Gulf to shore up its presence in the region.

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UK, South Korea Team Up to Enforce Sanctions on North Korea

The UK has signed an agreement with South Korea to enforce UN Security sanctions on North Korea through joint sea patrols.

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Royal Navy Tests Its Largest Ever Drone From Aircraft Carrier

The Royal Navy launched and recovered its largest uncrewed aircraft on an aircraft carrier, heralding “the next generation of UK naval air power.”

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UK Navy’s New Electronic Warfare System Passes Critical Design Review

The UK's new electro-magnetic system has passed critical design review and is now awaiting final testing, the Defence Equipment & Support announced.

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Babcock Signs Weapon Support Contract With British Royal Navy

Babcock has secured a three-year, $21.8-million contract with the British Royal Navy to support its Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System.

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UK Deploys HMS Trent on Anti-Piracy Mission in Africa

The UK Royal Navy has deployed HMS Trent (P224) to West Africa to help counter piracy and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea.

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BAE Systems Builds New Frigate Factory in Scotland

BAE Systems has announced the establishment of a new shipbuilding facility in Scotland for the construction of Royal Navy warships.

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UK Deploys Force to East Mediterranean to Back Israel: PM Office

The British government will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, the prime minister's office said.

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