A crewless Pacific 24 rigid-inflatable boat has been tested in the Solent for the first time in UK waters, operating remotely and autonomously under the control of a Royal Navy vessel. The boat, which plays a key role in Royal Navy operations such as rescues and intercepting drug runners, was piloted from the XV Patrick Blackett ship during the trials off Portsmouth
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) officially decommissioned its final two Challenger-class submarines, RSS Conqueror and RSS Chieftain, during a ceremony at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base on November 25. The event, officiated by Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Sean Wat, marked the formal transition of submarine operations from the Challenger-class to the Invincible-class submarines
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BAE Systems has partnered with Canadas Cellula Robotics to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne. This collaboration aims to enhance naval capabilities with an uncrewed platform that can perform a range of missions, from anti-submarine warfare to the protection of vital underwater infrastructure
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Saab and Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership in underwater technology exploration. The agreement was signed on November 20 during the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum, held as part of the first Swedish state visit to Singapore
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 19 for the construction of a Land Based Test System (LBTS) at the Samcheok Marine Research Center. This facility will serve as a critical hub for testing and evaluating the combat system of the next-generation destroyer, known as KDDX
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The French Armament Agency (DGA) delivered the nuclear attack submarine (SNA) Tourville to the French Navy in Brest on November 16, the countrys defense ministry
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