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Maritime

IPV mofification
Defence

Babcock delivers modification and regeneration programme of Patrol Vessels for Republic of Ireland

April 26, 2023

The major regeneration and modification of two formerly decommissioned New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) has been completed at the Devonport Dockyard ahead of the ships’ handover to the Irish Naval Service (INS). […]

SSN-AUKUS
Defence

BAE Systems to play a key role in delivery of AUKUS submarines

March 14, 2023

As part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, BAE Systems will play a key role in helping Australia to acquire its first nuclear powered submarines. The three […]

SSN-AUKUS
Defence

British-led design chosen for AUKUS submarine project SSN-AUKUS

March 14, 2023

The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, with the UK submarines in operation by the late 2030s following a massive, trilateral building project. The first generation of […]

Virginia Class
Defence

Australian Government announces AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway

March 14, 2023

Today’s AUKUS announcement of Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is, according to the Australian Government, the single biggest investment in defence capability in the country’s history, representing a ‘transformational moment’. AUKUS members Australia, the United […]

AIDN
Defence

AIDN issues statement on AUKUS submarine announcement

March 14, 2023

The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) welcomes today’s tripartite announcement on the proposed pathway to the construction of an Australian AUKUS nuclear submarine. AIDN has congratulated Australia’s Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, Minister for […]

Babcock - AUT
Defence

Babcock and AUT launch new partnership to grow New Zealand’s maritime engineering sector

March 2, 2023

Babcock and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) today signed an agreement to collaborate on scholarships, internships and joint research projects to advance knowledge, research and collaboration to grow New Zealand’s maritime engineering sector. As a […]

Kraken
Defence

Kraken partners with Leonardo to enhance sub-surface capability of K50 fast-boat platform

February 15, 2023

British maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) announces the signing of a partnership agreement with Leonardo, the global high-technology company in Aerospace, Defence and Security. The new partnership reflects several areas of collaboration and […]

The Cube
Defence

SH Defence and Navantia sign MoU for development of modular Cube system

January 17, 2023

Modular Cube system is the subject of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked recently between SH Defence and Navantia. Danish equipment provider SH Defence and Spain’s Navantia have signed an MoU to explore the […]

Thetis Class
Defence

Modularity: What our partners are doing to build future-focused navies

January 4, 2023

The Royal Navy’s pursuit of capability adaptability should re-assure our own defence policy makers that modularity is worth investigating, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts. This article is […]

Mark-Worsfold
Defence

Navy leader joins Babcock to lead Strategic Maritime Partnership with NZDF

November 21, 2022

Mark Worsfold MNZM has joined Babcock Australasia as Program Director – Strategic Maritime Partnerships last week after 35 years’ service with the Royal New Zealand Navy, his most recent role as Logistics Commander (Maritime). In […]

MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Defence

RIMPAC 2022 underscores game-changing value of MQ-9B SeaGuardian

October 6, 2022

New and current Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) prove ready for new roles and missions in major international naval exercise. Unmanned aircraft have always contained virtually limitless promise, though sometimes people need to be able to […]

KALAAT BEN ABBES
Defence

What the Australian Defence Strategic Review could mean for New Zealand naval force structure

April 28, 2022

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Ex HMNZS Rotoiti and Pukaki
Defence

Babcock and NZDF partnership to deliver $15M injection into NZ economy

March 15, 2022

Local New Zealand businesses are set to reap the benefits of a partnership between Babcock and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) which will conduct maintenance and upgrade works on two decommissioned Royal New Zealand […]

Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service
Contracts

Babcock awarded NZDF Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract

February 24, 2022

Babcock has been awarded a further seven and a half year Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract – Hāpai Taua Manuao – by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), further strengthening its relationship with the Royal […]

AUKUS announcement
Defence

Deeper Thinking Needed – AUKUS and Them

January 27, 2022

There’s been very little analysis on what the AUKUS announcement means for New Zealand’s defence and for decisions around maritime capability, writes former Opposition Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP.* It’s now been […]

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