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Hanwha wins Australian government approval to increase its stake in Austal
12th December 2025
The contract would mean the two shipbuilders can collaborate strategically and enhance shipbuilding capabilities in Western Australia.
12th December 2025
The contract would mean the two shipbuilders can collaborate strategically and enhance shipbuilding capabilities in Western Australia.
11th December 2025
The Australian navy is pushing ahead with its efforts to modernise its workforce and capabilities while balancing risky submarine upgrades, ageing Collins-class boats and a shrinking minehunter fleet. Head of navy capability RAdm Stephen Hughes updated Shephard on the force’s progress.
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
Infrared imaging manufacturer SCD outlines its approach to enhancing visibility for defence forces operating in complex environments.
At DSEI 2025, Red Cat outlines its expansion from UAVs into uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), positioning itself as a multi-domain defence provider spanning land, sea, and air.
20th December 2021
Perhaps the most important part of Adm Sir Ben Key’s tenure as First Sea Lord will not be the immediate RN of today, but setting the conditions for the navy of the future.
16th December 2021
The first OPV for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched, but the programme is experiencing difficulties because of COVID-19 delays and weapon integration issues.
16th December 2021
Swedish heavyweight torpedo to benefit from more life extension work by Saab.
16th December 2021
Raytheon gains contract modification to support ESSM Block 2 full-rate production requirements.
16th December 2021
A UK Parliament Defence Committee report, called "We're going to need a bigger Navy", compared the RN surface fleet to 'porcupines' with well-defended vessels that lack lethality.
16th December 2021
USS Portland successfully test-fired the LWSD Mark 2 MOD 0 laser weapon on 14 December.
16th December 2021
Aegis combat system upgrade covers three Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyers.
15th December 2021
PTDI has assembled a first KT-1B trainer for the Indonesian Air Force, plus it is concentrating on the NC212i and N219.
15th December 2021
The latest UAV to join the Thai military is the Blackjack from Boeing Insitu.
15th December 2021
MBDA’s newest anti-ship missile has successfully completed its final firing test and will now enter into operation.
15th December 2021
The French Navy has received its first two EDA-S craft but it will take some time before all of them enter service.
15th December 2021
Despite Athens' commitment to purchase French frigates, the US State Department has approved possible ship deals with Greece.
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