https://navaltoday.comLatest articles from Naval TodayenWed, 05 Aug 2026 11:59:31 GMThttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/blue-water-autonomy-wins-spot-on-us-navys-dollar40m-ocean-mapping-contracthttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/blue-water-autonomy-wins-spot-on-us-navys-dollar40m-ocean-mapping-contractWed, 05 Aug 2026 11:59:31 GMTBoston-based technology and shipbuilding company Blue Water Autonomy has been selected for a multiple-award contract by the US Naval...Fatima BahticVesselsUSVhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/keel-laid-for-finnish-navys-fourth-pohjanmaa-class-corvettehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/keel-laid-for-finnish-navys-fourth-pohjanmaa-class-corvetteWed, 05 Aug 2026 09:41:08 GMTThe keel for the Finnish Navy's fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette was laid at the Rauma shipyard on August 4, 2026. The keel-laying...Surface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/diehl-defence-bae-systems-link-up-on-naval-systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/diehl-defence-bae-systems-link-up-on-naval-systemsWed, 05 Aug 2026 07:55:14 GMTDiehl Defence and BAE Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop integrated maritime defense solutions, with an initial...Fatima BahticIndustryWeapons SystemsEquipment & technologyhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/us-navys-newest-guided-missile-destroyer-christenedhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/05/us-navys-newest-guided-missile-destroyer-christenedWed, 05 Aug 2026 07:03:53 GMTGeneral Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) has christened the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), the US Navy's newest guided missile destroyer...Fatima BahticVesselsSurface Vesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/us-navy-expands-saildrone-voyager-missions-following-major-cocaine-seizurehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/us-navy-expands-saildrone-voyager-missions-following-major-cocaine-seizureTue, 04 Aug 2026 13:22:13 GMTThe US Navy has expanded the deployment of Saildrone's Voyager unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) after the platforms helped enable the...Fatima BahticVesselsUSVhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/first-nh90-block-1-helicopter-completes-maiden-flighthttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/first-nh90-block-1-helicopter-completes-maiden-flightTue, 04 Aug 2026 12:26:26 GMTNHIndustries (NHI), together with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA), has completed the first flight of the NH90 Software Release 3...Fatima BahticAviationhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/us-navy-to-convert-19-virginia-class-submarines-into-guided-missile-ssgnshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/us-navy-to-convert-19-virginia-class-submarines-into-guided-missile-ssgnsTue, 04 Aug 2026 12:06:54 GMTThe US Navy has decided that 19 future Virginia-class submarines equipped with the Virginia Payload Module (VPM) will be reclassified as...Fatima BahticVesselsSubmarineshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/uk-awards-pound135-million-royal-navy-torpedo-support-contracthttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/uk-awards-pound135-million-royal-navy-torpedo-support-contractTue, 04 Aug 2026 11:36:17 GMTThe UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a £135 million contract to maintain and repair the Royal Navy’s Spearfish and Sting Ray...Fatima BahticWeapons SystemsEquipment & technologyhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/netherlands-approves-work-on-usvs-for-future-asw-frigateshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/netherlands-approves-work-on-usvs-for-future-asw-frigatesTue, 04 Aug 2026 09:24:59 GMTThe Netherlands has approved the next phase of its effort to integrate uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) into the Royal Netherlands Navy's future...Fatima BahticEquipment & technologySensors & Combat SystemsSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/raytheon-installs-first-spy-6v4-radar-at-wallops-ahead-of-ddg-upgradehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/04/raytheon-installs-first-spy-6v4-radar-at-wallops-ahead-of-ddg-upgradeTue, 04 Aug 2026 07:38:46 GMTRTX's Raytheon has completed the delivery and installation of the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the US Navy's Surface Combat Systems Center in...Fatima BahticEquipment & technologySensors & Combat Systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/03/rheinmetall-reveals-new-guided-missile-frigatehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/03/rheinmetall-reveals-new-guided-missile-frigateMon, 03 Aug 2026 10:30:23 GMTRheinmetall has unveiled the GMF 140, a next-generation 140-metre, 6,000+ tonne guided missile frigate designed to meet the evolving operational...https://navaltoday.com/2026/08/03/indra-to-develop-laser-guided-point-defense-system-for-spanish-navy-vesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/03/indra-to-develop-laser-guided-point-defense-system-for-spanish-navy-vesselsMon, 03 Aug 2026 10:01:20 GMTIndra has begun developing a laser-guided point-defense system for military vessels under the Spanish Navy's SILAEM (Shipborne Launcher System)...Fatima BahticEquipment & technologyhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/03/hindustan-shipyard-delivers-second-diving-support-vessel-to-indian-navyhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/08/03/hindustan-shipyard-delivers-second-diving-support-vessel-to-indian-navyMon, 03 Aug 2026 06:10:23 GMTThe Indian Navy took delivery of Nipun, the second diving support vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), on July 30, 2026, at...Fatima Bahtichttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/first-forward-deployed-virginia-class-sub-completes-pacific-missionhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/first-forward-deployed-virginia-class-sub-completes-pacific-missionFri, 31 Jul 2026 10:21:59 GMTThe US Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) has completed its first deployment since becoming the service’s first...Fatima BahticTraining & EducationSubmarinesVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/italian-navys-second-next-gen-minehunter-reaches-construction-milestonehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/italian-navys-second-next-gen-minehunter-reaches-construction-milestoneFri, 31 Jul 2026 08:43:56 GMTItalian shipbuilder Intermarine has started fiberglass lamination of the hull for the second new-generation minehunter being built for the...Fatima BahticShipbuildingVesselsSurface Vesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/indian-navy-launches-seventh-asw-swc-at-cochin-shipyardhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/indian-navy-launches-seventh-asw-swc-at-cochin-shipyardFri, 31 Jul 2026 08:05:58 GMTThe Indian Navy has launched Machilipatnam (BY 529), the seventh of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin...Fatima BahticSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/us-navy-retires-freedom-variant-lcs-uss-fort-worthhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/31/us-navy-retires-freedom-variant-lcs-uss-fort-worthFri, 31 Jul 2026 07:02:42 GMTThe US Navy has decommissioned the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during a ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego,...Fatima BahticSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/uk-funds-next-dreadnought-class-submarine-phase-with-pound84b-packagehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/uk-funds-next-dreadnought-class-submarine-phase-with-pound84b-packageThu, 30 Jul 2026 12:32:23 GMTThe UK government has announced an £8.4 billion ($11.2 billion) investment to advance the next phase of the Royal Navy's Dreadnought-class...Fatima BahticAuthoritiesFundingVesselsSubmarineshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/l3harris-to-supply-battery-monitoring-systems-for-us-navy-virginia-and-columbia-class-subshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/l3harris-to-supply-battery-monitoring-systems-for-us-navy-virginia-and-columbia-class-subsThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:18:23 GMTL3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) to provide battery monitoring systems for the US Navy’s...Fatima BahticEquipment & technologyhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/rheinmetall-to-modernize-f123-class-frigate-for-german-navyhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/rheinmetall-to-modernize-f123-class-frigate-for-german-navyThu, 30 Jul 2026 08:42:12 GMTGerman technology group Rheinmetall has been awarded the contract to modernize the F123-class frigate Bayern for the German Navy. As part of the...Fatima BahticVesselsSurface Vesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/us-navy-awards-dollar766b-for-virginia-and-columbia-submarine-constructionhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/30/us-navy-awards-dollar766b-for-virginia-and-columbia-submarine-constructionThu, 30 Jul 2026 06:41:13 GMTThe US Navy has awarded contract modifications worth approximately $76.6 billion to HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and General Dynamics...Fatima BahticShipbuildingIndustryhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/hanwha-ocean-boosts-naval-shipbuilding-collaboration-with-us-partnershttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/hanwha-ocean-boosts-naval-shipbuilding-collaboration-with-us-partnersWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:34:56 GMTSouth Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean has signed one agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with US partners covering naval...Fatima BahticIndustryShipbuildinghttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/japans-oki-to-supply-towed-passive-sonar-for-australias-mogami-based-frigate-fleethttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/japans-oki-to-supply-towed-passive-sonar-for-australias-mogami-based-frigate-fleetWed, 29 Jul 2026 11:36:46 GMTJapan's Oki Electric Industry (OKI) has signed a supply contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for towed passive sonar and related...Fatima BahticSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/aukus-partners-test-next-gen-underwater-surveillance-techhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/aukus-partners-test-next-gen-underwater-surveillance-techWed, 29 Jul 2026 08:56:08 GMTThe navies of the UK, Australia and the US have tested personnel and advanced underwater technologies during Exercise Lanternfish, demonstrating...Fatima BahticTraining & EducationUUV/UAVhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/australias-bisalloy-to-supply-steel-for-us-navy-virginia-class-submarineshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/29/australias-bisalloy-to-supply-steel-for-us-navy-virginia-class-submarinesWed, 29 Jul 2026 07:33:05 GMTAustralian-made submarine-grade steel will be used in the construction of US Navy Virginia-class submarines for the first time after Australian...Fatima BahticShipbuildingSubmarinesVesselsIndustryhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/canada-and-uk-firms-join-forces-to-expand-autonomous-vessel-operations-in-north-americahttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/canada-and-uk-firms-join-forces-to-expand-autonomous-vessel-operations-in-north-americaTue, 28 Jul 2026 13:07:23 GMTCanadian shipbuilder Hike Metal Products has signed a technology licensing agreement with UK-based HydroSurv to manufacture, market and support a...Fatima BahticUSVVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/australia-invests-another-dollar46-billion-in-aukus-submarine-construction-yardhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/australia-invests-another-dollar46-billion-in-aukus-submarine-construction-yardTue, 28 Jul 2026 11:32:41 GMTThe Australian government has announced an additional A$4.6 billion investment in the infrastructure needed to deliver the country's future...Fatima BahticFundingAuthoritiesShipbuildinghttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/us-navys-final-expeditionary-sea-base-wraps-up-acceptance-trialshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/us-navys-final-expeditionary-sea-base-wraps-up-acceptance-trialsTue, 28 Jul 2026 08:23:50 GMTThe US Navy’s newest and final expeditionary sea base (ESB), USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), has completed acceptance trials, marking a...Fatima BahticAmphibious & Support Shipshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/hii-expands-distributed-shipbuilding-model-to-us-navy-amphibious-shipshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/28/hii-expands-distributed-shipbuilding-model-to-us-navy-amphibious-shipsTue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:59 GMTHII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is expanding its distributed shipbuilding model to the US Navy’s San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock...Fatima BahticShipbuildingIndustryAmphibious & Support Shipshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/damen-to-refit-four-royal-bahamas-defence-force-vesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/damen-to-refit-four-royal-bahamas-defence-force-vesselsMon, 27 Jul 2026 14:12:46 GMTDamen Shipyards Group has signed contracts with the Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for a comprehensive refit program covering four...Fatima BahticSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/optics11-lands-dutch-mod-contract-for-containerized-towed-array-systemhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/optics11-lands-dutch-mod-contract-for-containerized-towed-array-systemMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:18:19 GMTThe Dutch Ministry of Defense has awarded local subsea sensing technology company OPTICS11 a contract to further develop and deliver operational...Fatima BahticSensors & Combat Systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/tkms-and-navantia-join-hands-on-submarine-projectshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/tkms-and-navantia-join-hands-on-submarine-projectsMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:54:36 GMTGerman shipbuilder TKMS and Spanish state-owned strategic defense and technology company Navantia have signed a second Memorandum of...Fatima BahticIndustryhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/ultra-maritime-tests-new-underwater-detection-technology-in-us-navy-exercisehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/27/ultra-maritime-tests-new-underwater-detection-technology-in-us-navy-exerciseMon, 27 Jul 2026 08:12:00 GMTDefense technology company Ultra Maritime has demonstrated a new capability to detect, track, and classify advanced unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) during the US Navy’s 2026 Lanternfish exercise.Fatima BahticUUV/UAVhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/northrop-grumman-scores-1-2b-us-navy-deal-for-three-e-2d-hawkeye-block-ii-aircrafthttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/northrop-grumman-scores-1-2b-us-navy-deal-for-three-e-2d-hawkeye-block-ii-aircraftFri, 24 Jul 2026 11:47:21 GMTThe US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems a contract valued at up to $1.196 billion for the production, delivery and associated support of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) Block II airborne early warning and command and control aircraft.Fatima BahticVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/fincantieri-signs-contract-amendment-with-occar-for-u212-nfs-programhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/fincantieri-signs-contract-amendment-with-occar-for-u212-nfs-programFri, 24 Jul 2026 11:21:53 GMTItalian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contract amendment with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) under the U212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) programFatima BahticIndustrySubmarinesVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/singapore-navys-second-victory-class-multi-role-combat-vessel-hits-the-waterhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/singapore-navys-second-victory-class-multi-role-combat-vessel-hits-the-waterFri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:08 GMTThe Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class multi-role combat vessel (MRCV), Valour, has been launched at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard.Fatima BahticSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/saronic-samsung-heavy-industries-forge-alliance-on-autonomous-maritime-systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/24/saronic-samsung-heavy-industries-forge-alliance-on-autonomous-maritime-systemsFri, 24 Jul 2026 06:54:07 GMTUS autonomous surface vessel developer Saronic has partnered with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to accelerate the development of autonomy-capable maritime systems.Fatima BahticAutonomous SystemsEquipment & technologyIndustryhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/fincantieri-cuts-steel-for-italian-navys-second-fremm-evo-frigatehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/fincantieri-cuts-steel-for-italian-navys-second-fremm-evo-frigateThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:17:15 GMTItalian shipbuilder Fincantieri has marked another milestone in the Italian Navy’s next-generation frigate program with the steel-cutting ceremony for the second of two FREMM EVO (Evolution) frigates at its Riva Trigoso shipyard.Fatima BahticSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/us-partners-sink-decommissioned-cruiser-and-amphibious-assault-ship-during-rimpac-2026https://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/us-partners-sink-decommissioned-cruiser-and-amphibious-assault-ship-during-rimpac-2026Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:09:51 GMTUS and partner nations conducted a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise, using a decommissioned guided missile cruiser and amphibious assault ship as targets to test multinational maritime strike and targeting capabilities in the Pacific Ocean.Fatima BahticTraining & Educationhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/us-navy-awards-contract-for-mid-range-maritime-strike-missilehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/us-navy-awards-contract-for-mid-range-maritime-strike-missileThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:04:33 GMTThe US Navy has selected CoAspire’s rapidly adaptable affordable cruise missile-extended range (RAACM-ER) ground-launched variant for its new Coalition Heterogeneous Affordable Offensive Strike (CHAOS) program.Fatima BahticEquipment & technologyWeapons Systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/babcock-and-lig-da-team-up-on-ah-140-frigate-missiles-and-unmanned-systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/babcock-and-lig-da-team-up-on-ah-140-frigate-missiles-and-unmanned-systemsThu, 23 Jul 2026 09:10:07 GMTBabcock and South Korean defense company LIG Defence & Aerospace (LIG D&A) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at expanding collaboration across naval and defense programmes, including frigate design, weapons systems, maintenance support and unmanned technologies.Fatima BahticIndustrySurface VesselsUSVWeapons Systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/exail-integrates-elistairs-tethered-drone-on-drix-usvhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/exail-integrates-elistairs-tethered-drone-on-drix-usvThu, 23 Jul 2026 08:01:51 GMTFrench autonomous maritime systems developer Exail has integrated Elistair’s Khronos automated tethered drone system with its DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV) to enable persistent aerial surveillance to extend the platform’s situational awareness during long-endurance maritime missions.Fatima BahticCyber & Electronic WarfareEquipment & technologyUUV/UAVVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/indian-navy-commissions-second-mahe-class-asw-swchttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/23/indian-navy-commissions-second-mahe-class-asw-swcThu, 23 Jul 2026 07:37:25 GMTThe Indian Navy has commissioned INS Malvan, the second of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), at Karwar.Fatima BahticAmphibious & Support ShipsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/uk-buys-strategic-energy-site-to-support-future-naval-operationshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/uk-buys-strategic-energy-site-to-support-future-naval-operationsWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:05:15 GMTThe UK Ministry of Defense has acquired Scotland’s Finnart Oil Terminal in a multi-million-pound investment aimed at strengthening Royal Navy fuel resilience, securing critical energy infrastructure and enabling the future relocation of the service’s mine-hunting capability.Fatima BahticAuthoritiesDefense StrategiesFundinghttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/ga-asi-and-kongsberg-complete-design-reviews-for-mq-9b-jsm-integrationhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/ga-asi-and-kongsberg-complete-design-reviews-for-mq-9b-jsm-integrationWed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:46 GMTGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) completed the system requirements review (SRR) and preliminary design review (PDR) for the integration of the joint strike missile (JSM) weapon system onto the MQ-9B.Fatima BahticUUV/UAVVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/portugal-selects-italy-for-three-next-gen-frigates-in-major-naval-fleet-upgradehttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/portugal-selects-italy-for-three-next-gen-frigates-in-major-naval-fleet-upgradeWed, 22 Jul 2026 09:25:22 GMTPortugal has signed a government-to-government agreement with Italy to acquire three next-generation frigates as part of the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) investment framework, marking a major step in the modernization of the Portuguese Navy’s surface fleet.Fatima BahticAuthoritiesDefense StrategiesSurface VesselsVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/leonardo-indonesia-ink-loi-for-aw149-naval-helicopter-programhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/leonardo-indonesia-ink-loi-for-aw149-naval-helicopter-programWed, 22 Jul 2026 09:06:23 GMTLeonardo, Indonesian defense company PT ESystem Solutions, and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia have signed a letter of intent (LOI) covering the potential supply and support of AW149 naval helicopters for the Indonesian Navy.Fatima BahticVesselshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/raytheon-lands-1-8b-us-navy-contract-for-spy-6-radar-production-and-sustainmenthttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/22/raytheon-lands-1-8b-us-navy-contract-for-spy-6-radar-production-and-sustainmentWed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:52 GMTRaytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.8 billion contract extension for SPY-6 radars for the US Navy.Fatima BahticEquipment & technologySensors & Combat Systemshttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/21/fincantieri-partners-with-qatar-navy-on-training-and-simulation-centerhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/21/fincantieri-partners-with-qatar-navy-on-training-and-simulation-centerTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:21:49 GMTItalian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the operational management of the Training and Simulation Center (TSC).Fatima BahticTraining & Educationhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/21/uk-firms-join-forces-to-develop-maritime-counter-drone-air-defense-systemhttps://navaltoday.com/2026/07/21/uk-firms-join-forces-to-develop-maritime-counter-drone-air-defense-systemTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:50:39 GMTUK companies Babcock, ACUA Ocean Technologies and Frankenburg Technologies have partnered to develop an integrated maritime counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capability, combining autonomous surface vessels, missile technology and launcher systems to address the growing threat of attack drones.Fatima BahticIndustryUUV/UAVVessels