Navy Leaders Insights: From amphibious assault to littoral manoeuvre and back again?
An opinion piece by Defence Leaders’ Conference Producer Thomas Gardner on the changing face of littoral manoeuvre and strike, and its doctrinal relevance today and tomorrow. CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name(Required) First Last Job Title(Required)Organisation(Required)Email(Required) Phone(Required) Submit
NDC 2026: Hot Topic: The Risk of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires on Naval Vessels
Lithium-ion cells seem ubiquitous at present; no other electrical battery technology offers a comparable mix of resilience, energy density and convenient power delivery. But it’s a double-edged sword — their energy density also means that if things do go wrong, they have the capacity to cause significant damage. Ahead of our Naval Damage Control 2026 conference, we […]
MSAR 2026 Feature: Rescue Under Fire: MSAR Operations In Conflict Conditions
Maritime search and rescue (MSAR) operations are inherently hazardous, but having to conduct your operations in contested waters adds an extra dimension of danger. Ahead of our MSAR 2026 conference, this feature looks at the challenges faced by MSAR crews in Ukraine. Could uncrewed systems mitigate the risks? We also speak to Saronic Technologies, whose Corsair […]
NDC 2026: Survivability And Damage Control In A Hybrid Navy
What does survivable mean in a Hybrid Navy? How do you fight fire, flood, or gas release, or repair structural damage, with a reduced crew? What if there’s no crew at all? We examine some of the survivability and damage control implications of the transition to a hybrid model with Royal Navy Commander Tom Hayzen-Smith, capability sponsor […]
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 […]
Navy Tech & Seabed Defence: Insights Report
Summarising some of the key themes and topics covered at the side-by-side Navy Tech and Seabed Defence 2026 conferences staged in Gothenburg, Sweden. X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name(Required) First Last Job Title(Required)Organisation(Required)Email(Required) Phone(Required)
Navy Tech 2026: Winning The Maritime Innovation Race: Lessons From TFX Baltic
Task Force X Baltic went from zero to in-water persistent ISR capabilities in under a year. Read what Navy Tech 2026 speaker and NATO Innovation Network chairman Bart Hollants has to say about how to innovate fast in the defence sector. InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name(Required) First Last […]