Ireland in talks to join British-led naval alliance
High-level talks between British and Irish officials have begun on Ireland joining the Joint Expeditionary Force, the ten-nation grouping led by Britain, according to The Journal in Ireland.
British warship currently defending airspace over Ireland
A Royal Navy warship and a Merlin helicopter are providing air defence for the EU defence ministers' meeting in Wicklow, with the ship kept outside Irish territorial waters, The Irish Times reports.
NATO warships train to defend Iceland
NATO warships and mine countermeasure forces are taking part in Exercise Northern Viking 26 around Iceland, rehearsing the defence of the country and the strategically important sea routes.
Ministers approve extra funding to complete island ferries
Scottish ministers have approved around £20m in additional costs to complete three new ferries being built in Turkey, with the final vessel now expected to be delivered during the second quarter of 2027.
British crews test NATO submarine rescue airlift
The NATO Submarine Rescue System has completed an exercise testing how its 350 tonnes of specialist equipment could be moved rapidly by road and Royal Air Force transport aircraft.
Type 23 frigates get £2.3m navigation radar work
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2.33 million contract to procure and support replacement navigation radars for Royal Navy Type 23 frigates after warning that the existing equipment is unsupported and a failure could prevent a ship from sailing.
Sweden signs deal for four French FDI frigates
Sweden has signed a contract with France's Naval Group for four FDI-based air defence frigates, completing a competition that also included British-Swedish and Spanish proposals.
Massive American supercarrier completes trials
The future USS John F. Kennedy has completed acceptance sea trials, clearing another major test before the US Navy begins further evaluation of the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
British warship makes first visit to Ream Naval Base
British patrol ship HMS Tamar has become the first Royal Navy warship to visit Cambodia's Ream Naval Base, conducting joint training with Cambodian personnel during a week-long visit to the country.
American nuke sub skips post-shakedown due to availability
The US Navy has declared the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Massachusetts ready for fleet tasking after completing shakedown trials, waiving the boat's planned post-shakedown availability because of its material condition and combat readiness.
