Royal Navy

Lockheed Wins $1.2B Trident II Submarine Ballistic Missile Deal for US, UK

Lockheed Martin has clinched a $1.2-billion contract to produce Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missiles for the US and the UK.

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UK Invests $4.8B in AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Project

Britain has signed contracts worth $4.8 billion to finance a new phase of the SSN-AUKUS next-generation attack submarine project.

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UK’s Future Destroyer to Feature Laser Weapons: Minister

The UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement recently outlined the capabilities of the Royal Navy’s future destroyer.

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SeeByte to Develop Secure Drone Swarm Operation Methods for Royal Navy

The UK has selected SeeByte for a program seeking methods for the Royal Navy to securely operate swarms of drones.

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Babcock to Refit Royal Navy’s Second Vanguard Nuclear Submarine

The UK has contracted Babcock to refit the Royal Navy’s second Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.

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US, UK Forces Complete Large-Scale Mine Countermeasures Exercise

The US and the UK have completed a joint, large-scale military exercise in mine hunting and mine clearing operations in the Arabian Gulf.

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British Avenger Trainer Aircraft to Undergo Major Capability Upgrade

The UK military has embarked on a venture to modernize its Beechcraft King Air 350ER “Avenger” training aircraft.

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Royal Navy to Outfit New Frigates With Mark 41 Vertical Launch System

The Royal Navy will outfit its Type 26 and Type 31 frigates with the Mark 41 Vertical Launch system, enhancing the warships’ range and lethality.

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UK Awards $400M in Maintenance Contracts for Royal Navy River-Class Patrol Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts to extend maintenance support for the Royal Navy’s River-class offshore patrol vessels.

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Royal Navy to Trial General Atomics STOL Drone on Aircraft Carrier

The Royal Navy announced its intention to award General Atomics a $1.8 million contract to demonstrate Short Takeoff and Landing drone capability.

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