Iranian arrested attempting to enter British nuke sub base
Police confirm arrests at HM Naval Base Clyde, home to the UK nuclear submarine fleet, after two people tried and failed to gain entry.
French carrier position exposed by fitness app
A French naval officer has inadvertently revealed the position of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle after uploading a routine workout to a public fitness app.
Royal Navy seeks rapidly deployable drone picket ships
Project HORUS seeks rapidly deployable uncrewed sensors to detect drones, missiles and aircraft at sea.
Britain signal readiness to help secure Hormuz shipping
The United Kingdom and a group of international partners have signalled readiness to take action to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, following a joint statement condemning recent Iranian activity in the region.
Royal Navy shadows Russian warship in Channel
HMS Mersey, supported by a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron, was deployed to monitor the movements of the Steregushchiy-class frigate RFN Soobrazitelny alongside the sanctioned oil tanker MV Anatoly Kolodkin.
British forces under strain as demand rises and gaps persist
The Ministry of Defence accepted that it is operating under increasing strain, with rising global demands and ongoing capability gaps placing pressure on force readiness and delivery.
UK not ruling out potential upgrades to Type 31 frigates
The Ministry of Defence say that potential upgrades to the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates remain on the table, including options to adapt the ships for evolving operational roles.
HMS Bangor repairs set to finish by April
HMS Bangor is expected to complete structural repairs by the end of April 2026, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
UK and Norway consider up to 30 new commando craft
Joint programme explores new coastal vessels for Royal Marines and Norwegian forces, with focus on High North operations.
British warship enters Mediterranean Sea
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 air defence destroyer, was sighted near the Strait of Gibraltar this morning as it transited from the Atlantic into the Mediterranean.
