Maritime News & Articles

The renewed contract will provide longevity and consistency, not only for the maritime capability of the Royal Navy, but in ensuring sustained employment in these areas for the next ten years

The high energy laser manufacturing capability will enable the development and delivery of laser sources suitable for directed energy applications

Having MAGNUSS fully integrated onboard the Common Unmanned Surface Vessel (CUSV) platform allows mines to be neutralized safely and efficiently, effectively minimizing risk and harm to sailors

The new Leonardo DRS 6KVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is the next step in providing conditioned backup power to command, control, and communication systems for a clean, reliable power supply

Along with the 2022 contract for long-lead items, the resulting cost of the amphibious transport dock LPD 32 totals $1.54 billion

Composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) is designed to integrate the Group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and test its ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea

To qualify for the US Navy's LUSV platform, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) nForcer high-speed engine will have to perform a minimum of 720 hours in a land-based test environment without human intervention

March 2023 saw a number of significant developments including production line inaugurations, contract wins and product presentations

GE's composite gas turbine enclosure provides a safer engine room environment and improved access for sailors, including reduced engine room noise, cooler engine room temperatures, and significant weight reduction

SPY-6 radars can defend against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hostile aircraft and surface ships simultaneously, and provide several advantages over legacy radars, including greater detection range and increased sensitivity

The lifejackets incorporate advancements in bladder technology and are designed to enhance operational effectiveness, performance, and safety when the need arises to delay, disrupt or intercept other forces