UK orders three more F-35 maintenance staging units
UK orders three more contoured maintenance rigs for the F-35 fleet in a planned direct award to expand concurrent maintenance work safely.
Royal Navy’s last Hunt-class minehunter to go by 2031
The Royal Navy's final Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel is due to leave service in 2031, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed in response to a parliamentary question.
New commanding officer takes charge of mine warfare group
The Royal Navy's Mine and Threat Exploitation Group has a new commanding officer, with Commander Daniel Herridge handing over to Commander Tim Castrinoyannakis.
River-class Batch 1 patrol ships still to bow out in 2028
The Ministry of Defence has reconfirmed that the Royal Navy's Batch 1 River-class offshore patrol vessels will leave service in 2028.
No date for second seabed warfare ship
The Ministry of Defence has declined to give a date for the introduction of additional specialist shipping for underwater infrastructure protection, pointing instead to upgrades for RFA Proteus and to commercially provided solutions, in response to parliamentary questions.
Britain’s new drone fighter may be carrier capable
A written answer in Parliament links the UK Collaborative Combat Aircraft to the Royal Navy's Hybrid Carrier Air Wing, as industry imagery shows the new drone fighters flying from a carrier deck.
Royal Mail marks jet age with military aircraft stamp set
Royal Mail has unveiled a set of eight Special Stamps showcasing some of the UK military's most iconic jet-powered aircraft, alongside a further four stamps marking the 30th anniversary of the death of jet engine pioneer Sir Frank Whittle.
Royal Navy shooters take top UK marksmanship prize with KS1
A combined Royal Marines and Royal Navy team of expert marksmen has won the UK Armed Forces' top prize for shooting for only the fourth time in 117 years, the Royal Navy stated.
Final Jackal 3 rolls off the line for the British Army
Babcock has completed its Jackal 3 delivery programme for the British Army, with the final vehicles rolling off the production line at Devonport in Plymouth.
Royal Bermuda Regiment deploys to UK for two-week exercise
More than 140 troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment deployed to the UK for a two-week training exercise designed to sharpen skills, build resilience and strengthen ties with British Army units.
