Monday 11 December, 2023

Sea Platforms

Fifth Astute-class submarine delivered to the Royal Navy

HMS Anson, the fifth Astute-class submarine, has departed BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, to begin the journey to His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. Capable of defending the UK’s interests at home and overseas,...

Construction begins on third Dreadnought-class submarine

The first steel has been cut at BAE Systems works in Barrow-in-Furness for the third Dreadnought-class strategic missile submarine which will carry the UK's nuclear deterrent. The Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines are designed and built...

Third Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat delivered to Royal Australian Navy

Austal Limited announced on 3 November that Austal Australia has delivered the third of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Naturaliste, was officially accepted by the...

Seagull USV in successful trials off Scotland

Elbit Systems UK reported on 4 October that its Seagull Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) had been successfully demonstrated during the Wilton Industry Show and Experiment (WISEX) demonstrations off the coast of Scotland. During the trials,...

FMV signs agreement with Saab for submarine upgrades

Swedish defence company Saab has received new orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding submarine upgrades. The orders, with a total order value of SEK 470 million ($43.9 million), include a life-time...

Finnish Navy takes delivery of fourth modernized Hamina-class vessel

Finnish defence company Patria has delivered the fourth and last modernized Hamina-Class missile boat to the Finnish Navy in Upinniemi. The Mid-Life-Upgrade (MLU) saw Patria act as the prime contractor, designer, and lead system integrator....

Babcock awarded contracts for Poland’s MIECZNIK frigate programme

UK-based defence company Babcock announced on 7 September that it had secured a further two contracts relating to Poland’s MIECZNIK frigate programme. The Class Design Contract and the Transfer of Knowledge & Skills (TOKAT) framework...

Astute-class submarine HMS Anson joins Royal Navy fleet

HMS Anson, the fifth of the new Astute-class submarines, was welcomed into the Royal Navy fleet at a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ yard in Barrow, Cumbria on 31 August. Anson is the fifth of...