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The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.
Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, US Director of Strategic Programs, said: "The Polaris Sales Agreement is foundational to the US-UK sea-based strategic deterrence relationship, and crucial to the collective security of our NATO allies".
Drawing on defence and policy experience, Glyn Lowen Glyn argues the liberal order is shifting towards smaller, trust-based alliances.
Former diplomat Greg Quinn argues recent US rhetoric and policy raise serious questions about the future of the UK–US special relationship.
Rear Admiral (Retd) Jon Pentreath on translating undersea innovation into operational effect ahead of UDT 2026, as defence assesses emerging subsea threats and capability gaps
GCAP moves into full trilateral mode with GBP 686m contract for design of next-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy and Japan.
Babcock has confirmed the location of a new Capability Centre in Plymouth city centre, with up to 2,000 employees set to relocate from Devonport.
The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer fleet is expected to remain in service until the late 2030s, with the final ship scheduled to retire by the end of 2038.
The United Kingdom and France have signed an agreement to begin studying a next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor, one of Europe’s most advanced beyond-visual-range weapons.
HMS Queen Elizabeth's refit has introduced a novel deck feature said to expand aviation flexibility, though questions remain over how it will be used in practice
