Royal Navy Procures New Rifle for Specialist Commando Operations

Royal Navy deepens Aster 30 air defence missile stocks

Reports in the French media say that an additional 220 Aster 30 missiles have been ordered under a tri-national procurement. Aster 30 is the RN’s primary air defence missile, the effector used in the Sea Viper system that equips the six Type 45 destroyers. In February, Defence Minister, Maria Eagle stated that negotiations had been […] The post Royal Navy deepens Aster 30 air defence missile stocks first appeared on Navy Lookout.

Royal Navy Procures New Rifle for Specialist Commando Operations

Royal Marines from the UK Commando Force have been issued a new rifle for specialist operations, including counter-terrorism. More than 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX rifles have been purchased by the Navy, enabled by Edgar Brothers, as part of continued investment in the Commando Force. The rifle is well-suited for the specialist counter-UK terrorism roles of […]