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New eyes in the sky for Royal Navy

Maritime January 12, 2017

Following three years of sea-based trials, BAE Systems’ Artisan 3D radar system has received the go ahead from the Royal Navy after it has proved its worth in a operational capability. The five-year £105M contract with BAE Systems will see the company develop, manufacture and support 19 of the radars, the ...

The Year of the Navy

Maritime January 4, 2017

With a number of new ships to be welcomed into the fleet this year, marking the first significant investment in a generation, 2017 is set to be the year of the Navy. Heralding the start of a new era of maritime power, new aircraft carriers, submarines, frigates, patrol vessels and aircraft ...

HMS Illustrious embarks on final journey

Maritime December 7, 2016

HMS Illustrious is setting off on her final journey today following 32 years in service. The Royal Navy’s former aircraft carrier is leaving Portsmouth to allow her replacement, the UK’s biggest ever warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth into port. Work is carrying on at pace to make the dockyard ready to accept ...

Portsmouth investment develops base for new aircraft carriers

Maritime November 29, 2016

During a tour of the Portsmouth Naval base, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, has opened the Ark Royal facility and confirmed further investment in facilities. The investment will help develop the base for Britain’s new aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth, which will be Britain’s biggest ever warship. Some £120M of investment will ...