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Smarter, faster and more disruptive: the defense tech reshaping investment
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (630+ words) AI, cybersecurity, hypersonic weapons and the space economy present compelling investment opportunities in defense. The post Smarter, faster and more disruptive: the defense tech reshaping investment appeared first on Naval Technology. In Association with Sterling Technology The direction of travel…...
Survey: US industry can't meet global munitions demand
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (69+ words) As the global munitions demand rises, doubts are being raised as to whether the US can supply both its own and allies ammunition needs. The post Survey: US industry can't meet global munitions demand appeared first on Naval Technology. The…...
Hormuz under escort: market and geopolitical implications of US naval protection for tankers
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (364+ words) The US Energy Secretary announced today that the US Navy will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as reasonably possible. - Hundreds of oil and LNG tankers remain stranded in Gulf waters amid growing hostilities, highlighting the scale…...
New partnerships enhance Canada's readiness for future naval projects
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (381+ words) The agreements create a joint framework to develop Ontario as a key defence shipbuilding hub. Ontario Shipyards and Hanwha Ocean have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) aimed at increasing large-vessel construction in Ontario and advancing Canada's capacity to undertake…...
The revamp of Ireland's defence
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (790+ words) Despite a long-standing policy of neutrality, Ireland has recognised Russia as a threat, and is following Europe in rearmament. The post The revamp of Ireland's defence appeared first on Naval Technology. See Global Data's recently published "Ireland Defense Market Data…...
Can US expertise fix the UK's nuclear deterrent?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (405+ words) The UK's nuclear deterrent has failed during the past two test fires of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile. A US-based company has been contracted to provide UK-specific support to the Royal Navy's strategic nuclear deterrent programme, known colloquially as…...
USS Iwo Jima to undergo two-year Norfolk maintenance period
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) The work will be carried out by BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk in an initial $204m contract. The US Navy's Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, made famous in recent weeks for its role in the capture of Venezuelan President…...
SAES Strengthens its Strategic Role in Maritime Protection and the Defence of Critical Infrastructure from Cartagena and San Fernando
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (476+ words) Naval Technology You have successfully submitted your enquiry. Someone from our company will respond ASAP After 35 years of innovation and commitment, SAES, the publicly owned technology company specialising in underwater systems, is reaffirming its strategic role in defence, maritime security…...
USS Massachusetts handed over to US Navy
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) The submarine and its crew will carry out additional tests and trials prior to the vessel's official commissioning ceremony. HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division (NNS) has delivered the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the US Navy. The delivery marks…...
UK's Fleet Solid Support ships will begin production
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (343+ words) After the completion of the critical design review, manufacturing will begin in Belfast for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary FSS ships. The UK's Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme will now begin production after completing the critical design review stage, covering the…...