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. ...
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 ...
HMS Northumberland joined NATO allies in the North Atlantic for sub hunt exercise Cutlass Fury. Canada has led the Cutlass Fury sub hunt for several decades. HMS Northumberland took part in this year’s exercise in the North Atlantic with NATO allies including the USA, Portugal, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium. Following ...
HMS Northumberland will be joined by warships from 22 countries for sub hunt exercise Cutlass fury in Halifax. The exercise will see 22 warships from the UK, USA, Germany, Spain, France, and others taking part in a sub hunt for Cutlass Fury 2019. The 11-day exercise will require HMS Northumberland to ...