Royal Navy stretched to breaking point as Gulf looms
Royal Navy stretched to breaking point, Dr Emma Salisbury, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at FPRI and Associate Fellow at the RN Strategic Studies Centre, argues in new analysis, as the UK eyes a leading role in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
Norway defence uplift secures at least five UK frigates
Norway has moved to reinforce its long-term defence expansion with an additional NOK 115 billion uplift announced this week, a step that appears to steady earlier uncertainty around numbers for its planned acquisition of British-built Type 26 frigates.
Merlin from HMS St Albans opens fire at night in drills
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter of 814 NAS has carried out night-time gunnery training from HMS St Albans, with crews practising live weapons drills under low-light conditions as part of ongoing operational training.
UK urged to move away from reliance on United States for...
A UK Parliamentary report warns the UK should plan to move away from a bilateral relationship with the United States.
New advanced nuclear attack sub to join American fleet
The U.S. Navy is set to commission its newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), during a ceremony in Boston Harbour.
RFA Lyme Bay to become minehunting mothership
RFA Lyme Bay is set to be fitted with new uncrewed mine countermeasures systems, enabling the ship to operate as a mothership for autonomous minehunting equipment, the Royal Navy has said.
USS Gerald R Ford arrives in Croatian port
Ship's company and local industry partners also supported repairs to seven berthing compartments affected by the fire.
L3Harris wins deal for submarine-launched AUV system
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Innovation Unit to provide a system enabling submarines to deploy and recover autonomous underwater vehicles through torpedo tubes.
Footage shows American warships launch barrage against Iran
Footage released by the US Navy shows multiple American warships launching Tomahawk cruise missiles against targets in Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.
Royal Navy explores low-cost weapons for drone threats
The UK is seeking low-cost systems to counter uncrewed threats at sea as part of an effort to complement existing missile defences under Project METIS.
Over 300 Russian shadow fleet movements in or near UK waters
More than 300 Russian shadow fleet vessel movements have been recorded in and around UK waters in the first three months of 2026.
HII outlines scaled production push for ROMULUS USVs
HII has outlined plans to expand its manufacturing approach for unmanned surface vessels, including a new assembly facility in Louisiana.
