WARSHIP TECHNOLOGY
Warship Technology delivers in-depth analysis of advanced naval systems, platforms, and integration strategies shaping modern maritime defence capabilities.
Look out for topics such as combat management systems, radar and sensor integration, propulsion advancements, survivability and stealth technologies, and the growing role of autonomy and artificial intelligence in naval operations.
Gain insight into the technologies underpinning next-generation warships, along with the practicalities of design, integration, and lifecycle support within complex naval environments.
Torpedo tubes get new role as AUV launchers
Submarine launching an Iver4 AUV
L3Harris to roll out TTLR and Iver4 900 for US government.
Rolls-Royce MT30 to power Australia's new Mogami-class frigates
The Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine (image: Rolls-Royce)
Marine gas turbine key to naval modernisation scheme.
RINA Contribution to STEM Award 2026: Sukant Kumar
Sukant Kumar's outreach work is "immense and impressive"
Recognition for his outstanding work in inspiring young people to pursue a career in engineering.
Air-cooled battery targets high-cycle marine ops
The Battery Management System, the brain of the energy storage system (image: Echandia)
Echandia Ultra: small, light and rated to 30,000-plus charge cycles.
Branch spotlight: Singapore focus on decarbonisation
Events in Singapore cover fuel, professional development and youth engagement.
Branch spotlight: Cumbrian conversations
Explore vintage vessels at Windermere Jetty Museum (image: Crayston Renner)
Talks at the branch ranged from world speed records to HR and decarbonisation.
Catalytic link averts crisis
All hands on deck led to a quick resolution of an emergency
How an unexpected incident became an object lesson in emergency response. Nick Savvides reports.
How it's changed
Jack has worked on a wide range of projects in his career (image: Emily Harris; outward bound trust; workTowFloat; waterbird)
Jack Gifford MRINA on his journey from boatyard Saturday boy to a Caribbean future.
Topping up the tank
Image: Marcin Szczepanski, University of Michigan College of Engineering
The Richard B Couch Model Basin at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, following completion of extensive renovations to the 750,000gallon, 360ft-long towing tank facility.
Apprenticeships: My path to success
Aaron Cobb, winning accolades for his warship work
Aaron Cobb MRINA is chief engineer, international navy support, at BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Defence Solutions: vocational training was the basis for a fascinating and fulfilling career and it could be the pathway to success for many more young people.
AiP for wind-assisted liquefied CO2 carrier
Computer-generated image of a MOL/SHI carrier design (image: MOL)
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO₂ carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system.
History: Lessons from MV Derbyshire
Bulk carrier Derbyshire, which sank in 1980, with the loss of 44 lives
John Jubb CEng, 94, on one of the most remarkable and troubling episodes in British maritime history in which he played a vital role.
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