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London, U.K. - The United Kingdom's Royal Navy and the United States Navy announced a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of novel ideas and technologies, marking a unique chapter in the historic relationship between the two nations.
A newly established London Tech Bridge--with both nations as full partners--will serve as a command post for innovation for the two Navies as they work toward interchangeability in everything from technology development to deployment and operations.
Royal Navy Second Sea Lord Vice Adm. Nick Hine, and the Hon. James "Hondo" Geurts, U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, announced the official partnership today at a live virtual event on social media.
US, UK Tighten Navy Partnership
Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. December 10, 2020
The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) steams alongside the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) in 2018. (Photo: John Philip Wagner, Jr. / U.S. Navy)
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and the United States Navy announced a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of novel ideas and technologies, marking a unique chapter in the historic relationship between the two nations.
A newly established London Tech Bridge—with both nations as full partners—will serve as a command post for innovation for the two Navies as they work toward interchangeability in everything from technology development to deployment and operations.