A new wave of simulation technology is changing the way the RN trains for operations. The BAE Systems’ MIMESIS system maturing and the RN’s SPARTAN programme advances promising to deliver more flexible, realistic and cost-effective training in line with current threats. Virtual training The cornerstone of BAE Systems’ solution to the synthetic naval training requirement| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) will define the UK’s maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) and Long-Range Precision Strike (LRPS) capability from the late 2030s. Here we look at the latest thinking on this programme and at the Type 83 destroyer, which will be at the heart of this system. The FADS portfolio| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
BAE Systems recently unveiled a proposal to add additional VLS cells to the Hunter class frigates being built for the Royal Australian Navy. Here we examine the background to the requirement for more missiles and the potential opportunities for Type 26 customer nations. Up arming down under The Australian Defence Strategic Review (DSR) concluded that| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis