Combined Naval Event 2026 Insights Report

Following the success of the Combined Naval Event 2026, we’re pleased to share the official CNE 2026 Insights Report. Produced in association with IAI, this year’s report captures the key themes, strategic discussions, and expert perspectives that shaped Europe’s largest annual naval gathering. Drawing on insights from senior naval leaders, government officials, industry experts and […]
CNE 2026: Challenges Of Persistent Underwater Surveillance

What does a Hybrid Navy fleet look like in practice? What are its key aims and operating concepts? What are some of the biggest hurdles to be overcome? And what are the first steps in the Royal Navy’s transition? This article will begin to answer these questions with the help of Captain Mohayed Magzoub, the Royal […]
CNE 2026: Sensor Sensibilities: Building Blocks For A Hybrid Navy

What does a Hybrid Navy fleet look like in practice? What are its key aims and operating concepts? What are some of the biggest hurdles to be overcome? And what are the first steps in the Royal Navy’s transition? This article will begin to answer these questions with the help of Captain Mohayed Magzoub, the Royal […]
CNE 2026: Steadfast, Silent Security: Celebrating 125 Years Of The Royal Navy Submarine Service

Celebrating 125 years of the Royal Navy Submarine Service, examining its past, present and future. This article features contributions from Commodore Ben Haskins, Commander of the RN Submarine Flotilla, on the service’s current and future roles, and recollections from Vice Admiral Sir Tim McClement, former Deputy Commander-in-Chief Fleet, and XO of HMS Conqueror when she sank Argentine […]
Combined Naval Event 2025 Insights Report

Navy Leaders’ Combined Naval Event 2025 conference in Farnborough welcomed 2,300+ attendees and 220+ exhibitors, and featured more than 170 speakers from military, industry and academia presenting across six theatres and three days.DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE REPORT FOR FREE HERE Name(Required) First Last Job Title(Required)Organisation(Required)Email(Required) Phone(Required)PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
CNE 2025 Feature: Going Dutch: The Netherlands’ Approach To Maintaining And Building Submarines

An in-depth look at the twin submarine initiatives of the Royal Netherlands Navy: its Walrus-class life extension and Orka-class replacement boats programmes. Name First Last Job TitleOrganisationEmail PhoneCAPTCHA
CNE 2025 Feature: Frigates Of The Future: Specialists Or All-Rounders?

Some next-generation frigates are being designed with specialist roles in mind, others as flexible all-rounders. Ahead of CNE 2025 we examine the merits of both approaches. Name First Last Job TitleOrganisationEmail PhoneCAPTCHA
Deep Dive: An In-Depth Look At BAE Systems’ Herne XLAUV

Navy Leaders has been granted access to take a closer look at Herne, the new XLAUV in development by BAE Systems. Read our full report here. Name First Last Job TitleOrganisationEmail PhoneCAPTCHA