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SSN-AUKUS submarine program: Design, funding, shipyards and delivery timeline
SSN-AUKUS is the next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine being developed for the United Kingdom and Australia under AUKUS. Detailed design and long-lead procurement are advancing as Britain prepares for first steel cutting in 2027 and Australia builds the Osborne industrial base needed to begin its own submarine construction before the end of the decade.
Putin threatens to seize European vessels as Russia-EU shadow fleet confrontation moves to sea
Vladimir Putin says Russia could retaliate against European seizures of Russian-linked merchant ships by detaining vessels connected with hostile states, escalating a sanctions dispute that is increasingly drawing naval forces into commercial shipping routes.
Why Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK could test NATO resolve
Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK is raising NATO security concerns as Andy Burnham backs Ukraine and naval tensions rise.
Babcock (LSE: BAB) shares hit a new low, but did the market overreact to Type 83?
Babcock lost a future warship opportunity just after another ÂŁ140 million frigate charge. Can submarines, nuclear growth and buybacks repair trust?
Defence Holdings ($ALRT) just raised ÂŁ4m, 25% discount. Oracle in, MoD test pending. UK Palantir or hype?
Defence Holdings (LSE: ALRT) raised ÂŁ4m at a 25% discount as a proposed MoD contract looms. The question: can news flow outrun relentless dilution?
Babcock (LSE: BAB) shares fall 5.9% as ÂŁ140m Type 31 charge overshadows FY26 growth
Babcock International reported stronger underlying defence and nuclear growth, robust cash generation and another ÂŁ200 million buyback, but a third major Type 31 charge revived concerns over contract execution.
Russian warship fires warning shots near British yacht as Channel tensions deepen
A Russian frigate fired near a British yacht in the Channel. The near miss exposes how sanctions, warships and civilian traffic now collide.
UK orders hundreds more Thales missiles as Middle East drone threat reshapes air defence priorities
Drone threats are consuming air defence stockpiles. Britain’s Thales missile order tests whether industry can keep pace with Middle East demand.
AUKUS underwater drone project puts seabed warfare and cable protection at centre of alliance strategy
AUKUS is moving below the surface. Underwater drones could turn seabed infrastructure protection into the alliance’s first real Pillar II test.
Babcock (LSE: BAB) absorbs Type 31 charge but keeps FY27 outlook intact
Babcock’s Type 31 charge hurts profits, but cash flow and buybacks keep the turnaround alive. The execution risk now moves to FY27.