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A pale imitation of Carrier Strike?
July 1, 2020

A pale imitation of Carrier Strike?

On 24 June 2020, the National Audit Office published their report “Carrier Strike – Preparing for deployment”. Their thorough examination presents a mixed picture of a project that is broadly on track but in many aspects is struggling with funding issues that threaten to drastically curtail the UK aircraft carriers’ full potential.

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Warship building in the pandemic – progress on the Type 26 frigate
June 26, 2020

Warship building in the pandemic – progress on the Type 26 frigate

Like every aspect of life in the UK, the industry that supports the Royal Navy has been impacted by the effects of COVID-19. We spoke to BAE Systems, the Ministry of Defence’s largest supplier, about how they have adapted to the new conditions.

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News Commentaries
Patrol boats for the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron
June 19, 2020

Patrol boats for the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron

This week two of the RN’s 32-year old P2000 patrol boats were loaded onto a ship for delivery to Gibraltar. They will replace the existing Gibraltar Squadron patrol boats, HMS Scimitar and HMS Sabre, pending the delivery of brand new vessels.More

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The Martlet missile – the Wildcat helicopter gets its claws
June 15, 2020

The Martlet missile – the Wildcat helicopter gets its claws

In May 2020 the first successful firings of the Martlet (Lightweight Multi-role Missile) were made from a Wildcat helicopter. Are we look at the development of this weapon and the new airborne anti-surface capability this will give the Royal Navy.
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Technical Briefing
In focus: HMS Scott, the Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel
June 8, 2020

In focus: HMS Scott, the Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel

HMS Scott is the Royal Navy’s Ocean Survey vessel. Although the 5th largest ship in the RN fleet, she maintains a relatively low profile, spending long periods at sea on her primary duty, mapping the bottom of the world’s oceans. Here we look at the history, design and role of the ship.
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Technical Briefing
Rolls Royce MTU engines selected for the Type 31 frigate
May 31, 2020

Rolls Royce MTU engines selected for the Type 31 frigate

Babcock announced this week that MTU has been selected to supply the main engines and generator sets for the Type 31 frigate.

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British-Spanish team bid to build the Fleet Solid Support ship
May 29, 2020

British-Spanish team bid to build the Fleet Solid Support ship

This week ‘Team Resolute’ went public. This is a new partnership between Spanish shipbuilder, Navantia, Belfast shipyard, Harland & Wolff and naval architects, BMT to bid for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship contract. Here we consider this partnership and summarise the story of FSS so far.

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Analysis
In focus – the Royal Navy’s Sampson Radar
May 25, 2020

In focus – the Royal Navy’s Sampson Radar

Naval radar is a highly technical and sensitive subject but here we provide a basic overview of the world-renowned SAMPSON Multi-Function Radar (MFR) that is integral to the air defence capabilities of the RN’s Type 45 destroyers.
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Technical Briefing
After the pandemic. Turbulent times for UK defence and security?
May 15, 2020

After the pandemic. Turbulent times for UK defence and security?

In this speculative piece, we look at how the effects of the global pandemic may impact UK defence decision-making.
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