Tag: SSN
Sentinel Below the Waves
Thales has delivered the first of the company’s Sentinel-U radar electronic support measures to equip the Marine Nationale’s ‘Suffren’ class nuclear-powered attack submarines.
The...
Russia deploys task group to Caribbean and Cuba
A Russian Federation Navy task group has visited Havana, Cuba, in what is being seen as a display of power projection capability.
Four naval vessels...
UK, French, Norwegian MPAs combine to hunt reported Russian submarine
Maritime patrol aircraft (MPAs) from the United Kingdom, France, and Norway have been working together to prosecute a suspected Russian submarine target, in a...
UK announces GBP4 billion AUKUS submarine design contract
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the award of a GBP4 billion (USD4.9 billion) contract to deliver the detailed design and long-lead...
UK Defence Command Paper underlines Royal Navy role in linking Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific
The UK Royal Navy (RN) will play a significant role in linking the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific theatres. This role has been illustrated clearly in...
Australia sets up delivery agency for new submarine
Australia has established a new agency to manage and oversee delivery of its new nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) capability.
The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) stood up...
Defence minister underscores AUKUS submarine’s impact on Australian operations and defence industry
The nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) to be built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under the Australia/UK/US AUKUS trilateral agreement will deliver significant benefit...
Australia’s ANI reappoints MD/CEO, defence minister announces
Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ANI) has reappointed its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Andrew Seaton, who has held both posts since 2020, has...
New RAN Chief takes helm amid AUKUS focus
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has a new chief, as the service and Australia’s wider defence community increase focus on delivering the capability outputs...
Defence Commission report calls for bigger UK navy
The UK Royal Navy (RN) needs more platforms to allow it to meet a growing list of commitments, a report by the influential, cross-party...
