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Babcock proceeds with Vanguard refit

Maritime July 20, 2023

Babcock, the international defence company, and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) have signed an initial contract for the multi-year refit of the second of the UK’s Vanguard Class nuclear submarines, HMS Victorious. The initial full cost recovery agreement, which will be replaced with a contract on the same terms for the ...

UK design for AUKUS submarine

Maritime March 24, 2023

A UK-led design has been chosen for the first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines that will be built in the UK and Australia. The new fleet of submarines will be in operation by the late 2030s following a massive, trilateral building project which will create thousands of jobs in the UK. The ...

Saab delivers upgrade Gotland-class submarine to Sweden

Maritime December 31, 2020

Saab has delivered the second submarine of Gotland-class to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) after a Mid-life upgrade. Saab has conducted a Mid-life upgrade of HMS Uppland. Taking all necessary measures to ensure the submarine’s operational availability, the upgrade includes new sensors and navigation systems, giving the vessel enhanced capabilities. ...

RAF submarine-hunting aircraft touch down for the first time in the UK

Air February 10, 2020

The RAF’s new submarine-hunting Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) completed their first touch down in the UK. The touch down of nine Poseidon aircraft marks their first visit to the UK ahead of their delivery to RAF Lossiemouth. The Poseidon aircraft contract aims to protect the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent ...