It has been revealed the UK RN will lose two Type 23 frigates from its current surface fleet following the publication of the Defence Command Paper, which, building on the earlier Integrated Review, has outlined widespread changes across the country’s armed forces.
The MoD also announced that two Batch 2 OPVs will be forward-deployed from Gibraltar and the Indo-Pacific. The UK naval logistics facility at Sembawang in Singapore is likely a key hub for the latter deployment.
The deployment of HMS Trent to Gibraltar later in 2021 will see the vessel have a vast remit for maritime security operations,
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RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.
The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.
Shipbuilders are saying the programme is going ahead on time as the government estimates 7.7 million tonnes of steel are needed for 2026 infrastructure projects.
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, Raytheon’s VP of Shipboard Missiles disclosed what improvements the company plans to offer for the Sea Sparrow NSV.
Delays in the construction of the Polar Security Cutter – the future substitute for the Polar Star – are likely to prolong the ageing icebreaker’s service time even more, putting the USCG in a risky position.
The adaptable design of Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 frigate, already selected by the UK Royal Navy and Poland, has led to more orders from Indonesia while other countries continue to weigh it up.
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