Future littoral strike enablers being developed for the Royal Navy
BAE Systems recently presented some of their latest thinking on the future of Littoral Strike. Here we look at these concepts in the context of UK requirements.
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HMS Defender comes out of dry dock as missile upgrade project progresses
HMS Defender came out of dry dock today as the complex programme to maintain and update the Type 45 destroyer moves ahead.
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Upgrading Royal Navy anti-submarine weapons
The Sting Ray lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, the RN’s primary ASW weapon, is being upgraded to Mod 2 standard. In this article, we look at this programme and aspirations for various torpedo delivery methods
First steel cut for HMS Sheffield – the Royal Navy’s fifth Type 26 frigate
At a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Govan, Glasgow today, work began on the fifth Type 26 frigate. According to current scheduling, HMS Sheffield is likely to enter service sometime in 2031.
Up close with HERNE – BAE Systems’ XLUAV concept
BAE Systems has self-funded the development of HERNE – an Extra-Large Uncrewed Autonomous Vehicle (XLUAV). Here we take a detailed look at this adaptable submarine platform intended for a variety of undersea naval missions.
In brief: Type 26 frigate construction update
Here we provide a brief overview of progress on the Type 26 Frigate programme as of November 2024.
6th Astute class submarine HMS Agamemnon rolled out of the build hall
HMS Agamemnon emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall at Barrow today, marking the transition from the construction phase to the test and commissioning phase.
Will Norway buy Type 26 frigates built in Britain?
In 2023, Norway concluded a thorough defence review and is restructuring its armed forces with increasing spending, spurred by the rising threat from their Russian neighbours. As part of this programme, in April 2024 it was announced they are seeking to procure at least 5 new frigates with help from allied nations. Here we consider the possible contenders.
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HMS Cardiff joins HMS Glasgow in dry dock fitting out at Scotstoun
The Type 26 frigate programme achieved another milestone last week with two ships now in the fitting out phase. HMS Cardiff joined the first class, HMS Glasgow in dry dock at Scotstoun.
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