In the high-stakes world of submarine acquisition, true performance-first designs are exceedingly rare. The immense cost involved almost always forces trade-offs, shaping vessels around budget,
Building on the momentum of February’s dual milestone event at Babcock’s Rosyth site, the Type 31 frigate programme has reached another significant stage, with HMS
A large uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV) demonstrator built by Saab for the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is on track to start sea trials in
On March 10, 2026, the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon departed the UK to head to the Eastern Mediterranean to bolster British defences in the
The UK is deploying Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dragon, and drone-busting Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to boost British defences in the region. UK MoD
The Chinese Navy has taken into service two additional Type 903-series fleet replenishment oilers. Imagery circulating on social media service “X”, former Twitter, two weeks
The fourth Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) started its initial sea trials. Fourth Suffren-class SSN, “De Grasse” (S638),
Babcock has achieved a major moment in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31, Inspiration-class programme, as two key milestones – the Steel Cut
The Turkish Navy deployment to the Baltic Sea marks a significant milestone in both Türkiye’s NATO contributions and the operational employment of Bayraktar TB3 carrier-based
Submarine yard Bohai Shipbuilding earlier this week moved the first Chinese Type 09V (or 095) nuclear powered attack submarine (SSN) into the launch bay at
