All articles by Harry McNeil

Reporter for GlobalData, covering Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Previously a Foreign Correspondent for a European Law and Politics publication.

New Zealand’s HMNZS Manawanui capsizes after running aground

The HMNZS Manawanui grounded off the Samoan coast, capsizing the following day. A coordinated rescue effort led by the New…
Damen milestone in Portuguese Navy’s Multi-Purpose Ship build

Damen Shipyards Group has marked a moment with the joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony for the NRP Dom…
US Navy receives USS Beloit as Freedom-variant fleet nears finish

The US Navy has accepted the delivery of the USS Beloit (LCS 29) from Lockheed Martin in collaboration with Fincantieri…
US DoD awards $3.3bn for US-UK Trident II support through 2031

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Lockheed Martin over $3bn in two contracts for the production, support, and…
US Navy decommissions the third Ticonderoga-class in one month

With the decommissioning of USS Antietam, the US Navy continues its modernisation strategy, balancing legacy asset retirements with fleet upheaval.…

General Dynamics NASSCO launches fifth John Lewis-class oiler

On September 21, 2024, General Dynamics NASSCO celebrated a moment in naval shipbuilding with the christening and launch of the…
Greece’s defence set for growth, despite Nato spending shortfall

GlobalData's "Greece Defense Market 2024-2029" report projects Greece's defence spending to grow, though it will fall short of Nato's 2%…
Singapore Navy commissions first Invincible-class submarines

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and senior defence officials presided over commissioning the Republic of Singapore Navy's first two Invincible-class submarines,…
USS Leyte Gulf decommissioned after 37 years of service

The USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, was decommissioned at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, US, on 20…
Argentina enriches naval surveillance with acquisition of P-3 Orion

In a step towards modernising its defence forces, the Argentine Navy has officially received its first Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion…