Executive Summary: Canadian company CIS has unveiled an autonomous drone docking system designed for deployment aboard moving ships. The technology aims to …
Naval & Maritime
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Royal Navy Moves To Expand Drone Warfare As First Sea Lord Warns Of Rapid Naval Shift
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Royal Navy is accelerating its focus on uncrewed and autonomous systems after the UK’s First Sea Lord stated that …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Navantia UK Unveils Autonomous Warship Concept To Counter Future Maritime Threats
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Navantia UK has unveiled a new autonomous warship concept aimed at future maritime operations for the Royal Navy and allied …
- Defense Contracts
Raytheon Secures U.S. Navy Deal For Next Generation Software Defined Radar Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readThe U.S. Navy is accelerating efforts to modernize fleet radar systems with adaptable software driven capabilities designed for evolving threats. Executive Summary: …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
UK HMS Prince Of Wales Strike Group Expands NATO Maritime Security In Arctic Waters
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The UK-led HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group has arrived in Norway as part of NATO operations focused on …
- Defense Contracts
Northrop Grumman Wins $196M MQ-4C Triton Support Contract For U.S. Navy And Australia
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $196 million contract modification to sustain the MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime surveillance …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
UK Carrier Deployment Raises Questions Over F35 Spare Parts Supply Chain Readiness
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readThe deployment spotlights how sustainment gaps can shape frontline carrier capability even before combat begins Executive Summary: The Royal Navy deployed HMS …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
BAE Systems Secures $12.5 Million Deal For Advanced Navy Sonobuoy Upgrade
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: BAE Systems has secured a $12.56 million U.S. Navy contract to develop an advanced sonobuoy system under the UnderSea Advantage …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Babcock Takes $190 Million Hit On Royal Navy Type 31 Frigate Program
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: British defense contractor Babcock has booked a £140 million ($190 million) charge tied to the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
Shield AI V-BAT Arctic Operations Signal Shift In NATO Maritime ISR
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Shield AI’s V-BAT operated during NATO’s HEIMDALL 26 exercise in northern Norway from February 17 …