The future of UK strategic sealift
Work to replace the ships that carry British military equipment around the globe is at an early stage. Here we look at the background and requirements of the Strategic Sealift – Future (SSL-F) programme.
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Littoral Strike
What will be the real consequences of axing the Royal Navy’s LPDs?
On 20th November 2024, the Defence Secretary announced that HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark would be decommissioned. Here we look at the context, justifications and potential consequences of this decision.
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Future littoral strike enablers being developed for the Royal Navy
BAE Systems recently presented some of their latest thinking on the future of Littoral Strike. Here we look at these concepts in the context of UK requirements.
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Should the Royal Navy consider an alternative approach to Multi-Role Support Ship design?
In this guest article, Robert Moyse argues that the RN should take inspiration from the US Marine Corps and consider cheaper, smaller and more numerous vessels to meet the MRSS requirement.
Royal Navy outlines Multi Role Support Ship requirements
The RN has begun pre-procurement engagement with industry for the MRSS project and has offered some initial insights into its requirements. Here we look at the outline specification and the significant challenges that must be overcome to deliver these ships.
Strike from the sea – developing the UK Commando Force
The Royal Marines have been undergoing a rapid transformation in the last 5 years. Here we take an overview of their new operating concepts and the enablers that will be needed to ensure future credibility.
Steller Systems unveil ‘Fearless’ Multi Role Support Ship concept
Following confirmation that the Royal Navy’s MRSS programme will go ahead, Steller Systems has announced their Fearless concept as an alternative approach to the design and a starting point for discussion.
Royal Navy’s Multi Role Support Ship programme to go ahead
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the MRSS programme has been approved and the RN will receive up to 6 amphibious vessels.
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Ship to shore – new solutions for getting troops onto the beach
In January 2023 the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) launched the Novel Amphibious Craft competition as a prelude to replacing the Royal Marines’ small landing craft. Here we look at one of the potential solutions – Steller Systems’ Offshore Insertion Craft concept.