Royal Navy

GA-ASI Mojave Lights Up the Yuma Desert in Live-Fire Demonstration

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024
Aircraft, MQ-9B, Integration, Royal Navy, Dillon Aero, Firepower, UAS, Versatile, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

GA-ASI partnered with Dillon Aero to mount two of Dillon's DAP-6 Gun Pod Systems onto the Mojave aircraft.

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  • GA-ASI partnered with Dillon Aero to mount two of Dillon's DAP-6 Gun Pod Systems onto the Mojave aircraft.
  • Mojave performed seven passes across two flights during the demonstration, expending around 10,000 rounds of ammunition as the UAS shredded a variety of targets.
  • "Seeing our Mojave perform this live-fire demo really emphasizes the versatility of the Mojave UAS and what it can do," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander.
  • The live-fire demonstration took place at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, and was funded via GA-ASI's internal research and development budget.

Royal Navy Enhances Underwater Capabilities with Acquisition of Additional HII Advanced Unmanned Vehicles

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
Sale, REMUS, United, Yellow moray, Royal Navy, Partnership, Mission, Royal New Zealand Navy, UUV, Ministry, 300s, Unmanned underwater vehicle, HII

MCLEAN, Va., May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII, the leading manufacturer of underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs), announced the recent sale of three REMUS 100s and five REMUS 300s to the Royal Navy.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII, the leading manufacturer of underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs), announced the recent sale of three REMUS 100s and five REMUS 300s to the Royal Navy.
  • This transaction marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between HII and the United Kingdom military to support the Royal Navy's capabilities in underwater exploration, countermine and surveillance programs.
  • Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group, stated, “We are honored to support the Royal Navy in their mission to maintain maritime security.
  • August 2022: The Royal New Zealand Navy received delivery of four REMUS 300 UUVs for use in mine countermeasure and survey operations.

Notorious Pirate Island Is Now Luxury Resort - Former Florida Home of the Prince of Pirates

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Venerdì, Aprile 26, 2024
Sea, Sale, Real estate, Birdwatching, Royal Navy, Blackbeard, Water, Prince of Pirates, Rage, Weapon, Gold, Associate, Bungalow, Golden Age, Hunting, Leonardo DiCaprio, Artifact, Ship, Hotel

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

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  • His pirate island hideaway, now a stunning resort property, has been listed for sale at $50 million.
  • Black Sam Bellamy was one of the most notorious and wealthiest pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy in the early nineteenth century.
  • The famous pirate's island hideaway , now a stunning resort property, has been listed for sale at $50 million.
  • Black's Island is a seven-acre gem off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, sporting a four-star resort with twenty-six waterfront bungalows.

Award-Winning Actress Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess in Awe-Inspiring Ceremony

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024
Relaxation, Catch, System, Sun, Royal Navy, Happiness, Originality, Culinary Institute, LNG, Sun Princess, Love, Royal, Crooner, Sony Pictures Animation, News, Woman, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Loveline, Part Two, Screen Actors Guild, Magic, Apple TV, Port, Notability, Sea, Fall Guy, Royal Princess, Cabernet Sauvignon, Collection, Royal family, BAFTA, Ted Lasso, The Fall Guy, The Love Boat, Magic Castle, Cecchini, Ship, Star Princess, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Sale, Princess, World War II, Crown prince, Athleisure, Master, Butcher, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Royal Television Society, Restaurant

BARCELONA, Spain, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a spectacular celebration today at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship – Sun Princess – serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.

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  • The time-honored maritime tradition took place onboard Sun Princess in the all-new Princess Arena and Waddingham, alongside the ship's Captain Craig Street, joyously pronounced, "I name this ship Sun Princess.
  • Princess to Add Ship-within-a-Ship Concept to Sun Princess, Star Princess
    Prior to the Sun Princess naming ceremony, Princess President John Padgett shared a few details on what's ahead for the world's most iconic cruise brand.
  • Earlier this year, Waddingham earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for her own Apple TV+ holiday special "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas."
  • More information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com .

Australia Selects BAE Systems and ASC to Build Sovereign Nuclear Powered Submarines

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Giovedì, Marzo 21, 2024
Defense, Maritime, Transport, Energy, Government Technology, Nuclear, Other Defense, AUKUS, Employment, Government, Joint venture, Royal Navy, ASC Pty Ltd, News, Rolls-Royce, ASC, Atmosphere, Intellectual property, Multimedia, BAE Systems, Arms industry

The Australian Government has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia's new fleet of nuclear powered submarines in the latest significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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  • The Australian Government has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia's new fleet of nuclear powered submarines in the latest significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321327876/en/
    A computer generated image of SSN-AUKUS which will be built for Australia by BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd (Photo: Business Wire)
    Australian Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, and UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced the news in Australia, marking the next step in the pathway for Australia to build and operate its own nuclear powered submarines.
  • BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd will now bring together their complementary skills, expertise and capabilities under a collaborative arrangement in Australia, ultimately leading to the establishment of a long-term, incorporated Joint Venture.
  • The involvement of BAE Systems in Australia ensures an integral connection between the SSN-AUKUS design led by BAE Systems in the UK and the development and maturation of the Australian build strategy.

Skye Bioscience Appoints Dr. Annalisa Jenkins to Board of Directors

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Lunedì, Marzo 4, 2024
Genomics England, OTCQB, SAN, Senior, Biotechnology, Obesity, Bristol Myers Squibb, Bayer, Lieutenant (navy), Therapy, Haemophilia, Organization, FRCP, Medicine, Milken Institute, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, MBBS, Development, Royal Navy, Partnership, Pharmaceutical industry

Dr. Jenkins’ esteemed career spans more than 25 years in the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life science industry.

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  • Dr. Jenkins’ esteemed career spans more than 25 years in the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life science industry.
  • Dr. Jenkins currently provides board level and consulting services to organizations across the life science and healthcare industry.
  • As a pharmaceutical thought leader, Dr. Jenkins routinely contributes publicly on leadership with purpose, social entrepreneurship, diversity and innovation.
  • “We are delighted to have someone of Dr. Annalisa Jenkins’ caliber join the board of Skye,” said Punit Dhillon, CEO and Chair of Skye.

Brazoria County, Texas caregiver named Caring Senior Service's Caregiver of the Year for 2023

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Venerdì, Febbraio 9, 2024
SAN, Human, Attitude, Royal Navy

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical home care services company, has named Brazoria County, Texas, Caring Senior Service employee Christina Divine as its 2023 Caregiver of the Year.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring Senior Service , a private-duty, non-medical home care services company, has named Brazoria County, Texas, Caring Senior Service employee Christina Divine as its 2023 Caregiver of the Year.
  • Divine was nominated by her employers, Mike and Adie Walls, owners of Caring Senior Service of Brazoria County .
  • "Christina consistently exceeds all expectations, and we're thrilled that she was chosen as Caring Senior Service's Caregiver of the Year," said Adie Walls.
  • Divine has worked with Caring Senior Service since 1997 and has been employed at three Caring Senior Service locations during her career, including Caring Senior Service of Phoenix and Caring Senior Service of Kerrville, Texas, before coming to Brazoria County in 2015.

Jacobs Awarded $132 Million UK Ministry of Defence Research and Technology Contract

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Giovedì, Gennaio 25, 2024
Royal Navy, Physics, Research, Legislation, Annual report, Multimedia, Chemistry, City, Risk, Science, Result, AUKUS, Analysis, Astute, Government, Conversation, Infection, Mission, Management, Private sector, Ministry, Security (finance), Uranium mining

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to supply research and technology services to the United Kingdom's naval nuclear propulsion program.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to supply research and technology services to the United Kingdom's naval nuclear propulsion program.
  • "With this contract, Jacobs will play a key role in supporting existing submarines and developing future propulsion plant for the Ministry of Defence," said Jacobs Vice President Andy White.
  • The company is also responsible for delivering nuclear safety and technical advice to the Royal Navy's submarine service under a $230 million (£185 million), 10-year contract awarded last year.
  • "This will provide another economic boost, supporting 100 more U.K. jobs, with Jacobs already having in excess of 11,000 people across the country."

Parks Canada's underwater archaeologists complete seasonal research at Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site

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Lunedì, Gennaio 22, 2024
Royal Navy, Research, Government, Collection, Life, HMS Erebus, Science, Wrecks, Ship, Exhibition, Nattilik Heritage Centre, Research vessel, Franklin's lost expedition, Stantec, Gjoa Haven, Fossil, HMS, Parks Canada, Indigenous peoples, Artifact, Engineering, Tourism

The research team conducted sixty-eight dives during a twelve-day period to continue investigating and documenting the wreck of HMS Erebus.

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  • The research team conducted sixty-eight dives during a twelve-day period to continue investigating and documenting the wreck of HMS Erebus.
  • The Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site is co-managed by Parks Canada and the Nattilik Heritage Society.
  • "The Kitikmeot Inuit Association is pleased that the underwater archaeology team had a successful and safe season at the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site.
  • This research will help Parks Canada understand climate change-related threats to the wrecks of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and what mitigation measures may be needed.

Caring Senior Service makes the Franchise Business Review's Top Franchise List for the third consecutive year

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Giovedì, Gennaio 11, 2024
SAN, Culture, Royal Navy, Research, News, Management

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical home care services company, was recently named a Top Franchise for 2024 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caring Senior Service , a private-duty, non-medical home care services company, was recently named a Top Franchise for 2024 by Franchise Business Review.
  • This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners.
  • "It's a wonderful honor to have made the Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises for the third year in a row," said Caring Senior Service CEO and founder Jeff Salter.
  • Caring Senior Service was among more than 375 franchise brands, representing 35,000 franchise owners, who participated in Franchise Business Review's research.