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04/03/2025
The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland visit to the new home of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

We were delighted to host The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland yesterday at our Glasgow facility, the new home of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

26/02/2025
JFD Australia continues to expand its defence industry presence

JFD Australia, an established partner of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), has unveiled its new advanced manufacturing and production facility at Beresfield, NSW. The state-of-the-art centre, in the Hunter region north of Newcastle was officially opened by Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery the Hon Pat Conroy MP and the Federal Member for Paterson Ms Meryl Swanson MP.

25/02/2025
Australia’s Submarine Rescue System in safe hands as JFD Australia locks in contract extension

JFD Australia, the provider of the submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) since 2009, will continue to deliver this critical sovereign capability for a further four years after finalising an extension to its contract with the Department of Defence.

12/12/2024
Christmas Shutdown Dates 2024

We’d like to advise you of our Christmas closure times which will be in operation throughout the festive period at our sites.

18/11/2024
JFD mobilises NSRS during international exercise, Dynamic Monarch

JFD participates in Dynamic Monarch 24 mobilising the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) as part of a multi-nation exercise to test and refine submarine intervention and rescue capabilities in some of the most challenging environments.

14/11/2024
JFD expands long term partnership with Indian Navy strengthening underwater capabilities

JFD is proud to announce a significant expansion of its partnership with the Indian defence forces through a new contract aimed at strengthening the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities.

04/06/2024
James Fisher's Tony Tang Kok Yong qualifies as first Singaporean Submarine Rescue Vehicle Pilot 1 

JFD, part of James Fisher and Sons plc (James Fisher), is delighted to celebrate that Rescue Service Technician Tony Tang Kok Yong has qualified as the first Singaporean Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV) Pilot 1.  

20/05/2024
JFD welcomes Peter Laughton MBE as Head of Military Diving

JFD Limited, part of James Fisher & Sons PLC, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets, is pleased to welcome Peter Laughton as Head of Military Diving to support the company’s continued growth within both the UK and international defence markets.

19/04/2024
James Fisher & Sons strengthens defence presence in Barrow-in-Furness supporting Submarine Manufacture

JFD, part of James Fisher & Sons and leading provider of specialist life support equipment for integration into submarines, is proud to strengthen its commitment to Barrow-in-Furness through a dedicated Defence presence within parent company headquarters.
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