MOD says no earlier offer of warship to defend Cyprus
The Royal Navy did not make a formal offer earlier this year to deploy a Type 45 destroyer before HMS Dragon was eventually sent to the eastern Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defence has claimed.
Fire breaks out aboard American carrier in Red Sea
A small, non-combat-related fire broke out aboard the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford while it was operating in the Red Sea, according to the US Navy.
UK and Australia explore steel cooperation for AUKUS
The UK and Australia are examining ways to strengthen cooperation between their steel industries to support the AUKUS submarine programme.
Frigates remain key to UK Atlantic Bastion plan
Royal Navy general-purpose frigates will still play a central role in the emerging Atlantic Bastion concept for defending the North Atlantic.
Ferguson Marine expands apprenticeship intake at Clyde yard
Port Glasgow shipyard launches its largest apprentice recruitment drive in five years as new vessel contracts promise a steady pipeline of work.
Future UK anti-ship missile programme decision due soon
A decision on the full business case for the Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme is expected during 2026.
Unclear as to which ship replaces UK warship on NATO task
Details remain unclear on the UK contribution to NATO Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) following the emergency deployment of HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean.
Britain to buy fleet of 20 drone ships for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is preparing to acquire a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels under a programme known as Project Beehive.
French aircraft carrier proving its worth in Mediterranean
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has been deployed to the eastern Mediterranean as part of a wider French naval response to rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran.
Work ongoing to scope Mk41 fit for Type 31 frigates
The Ministry of Defence says work is ongoing to scope the integration of the Mk41 vertical launch system on Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, declining to provide details on how the capability will be incorporated across the class.
