Analysis
How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls
1st May 2026
Ageing Baltic vessels and an absence of active minehunting vessel programmes in the region have been put under the spotlight in the recent conflict.
1st May 2026
Ageing Baltic vessels and an absence of active minehunting vessel programmes in the region have been put under the spotlight in the recent conflict.
30th April 2026
Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.
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 ...
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.
Intelsat outlines how its multi-orbit SATCOM architecture is enhancing connectivity and resilience for special operations forces operating in degraded and contested environments.
14th March 2018
A competition to design the US Navy's new Guided Missile Frigate FFG(X) is heating up and two competitors are proposing different propulsion systems — General …
14th March 2018
Russian state-owned arms company Rosoboronexport highlighted its capabilities at DIMDEX in Qatar adding that many of its technologies have been proved during the country's operations …
14th March 2018
US company Riptide Autonomous Solutions is utilising new moulding methods to ensure market efficiency with its next generation of micro-UUV, the MkII. Across industry there …
14th March 2018
Cohort companies MASS and SEA have been selected to form part of a new maritime research and development programme being managed by QinetiQ for the …
14th March 2018
For the first time warships were hosted at the new Hamad Port near Doha during DIMDEX 2018 in Qatar. The Shephard media team were able to make …
14th March 2018
British naval design bureau BMT revealed that only ‘minor’ changes were made to the design of the second batch of OPVs intended for the Qatari …
14th March 2018
Thales has raised concerns over the failure of UV and UAS to be adequately supported within maritime environments. During a speech at Oceanology International in London, …
14th March 2018
If there was any doubt that India is a walking disaster when it comes to defence acquisitions, the recent debacle over a cancelled fighter programme …
13th March 2018
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary's (RFA's) Lyme Bay has been accepted back into the fleet after completing a refit, re-store and sea trials, the navy announced …
13th March 2018
If the BAE Systems design wins the Type 31e bid it could deal a blow to British shipbuilding aspirations as company officials suggest exports could …
13th March 2018
Aquabotix is showcasing its Integra Hybrid AUV/ROV designed for underwater vehicle missions at Oceanology 2018. The system scopes out locations using its AUV mode and conducts detailed inspections …
13th March 2018
Naval logistics forms the backbone for any naval force deployed persistently overseas, removing much of the requirements for vessels to leave stations for lengthy trips …
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