U.S. forces sink Iranian drone carrier
U.S. Central Command has rejected claims circulating in Iranian media that a United States aircraft carrier has been sunk, stating instead that American forces struck an Iranian drone carrier in the opening hours of Operation Epic Fury.
British government hosts NATO leaders for nuclear talks
Senior NATO political and military leaders have gathered in the United Kingdom for high-level discussions on the role of the British nuclear deterrent and the wider nuclear posture maintaining Euro-Atlantic security.
American forces sink Iranian warship
An Iranian Navy Jamaran-class warship has been struck by US forces during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury.
British destroyer integrates with French carrier group
HMS Dauntless has been operating alongside the French Navy during exercise ORION 26, joining the carrier strike group centred on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
UK warns of increasing Russian Arctic militarisation
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated concerns over Russia's growing military activity in the Arctic and High North, citing increased submarine operations and continued investment in regional bases and air defence systems.
UK to run three exercises at Oman hub in 2026-27
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three training exercises are planned at the UK Oman-based hub in the 2026-27 financial year, as the facility continues its transition into a broader tri-service site.
UK commits funding to testing Atlantic Bastion concept
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that GBP 14 million in combined government and industry funding has already been committed this year to testing and development work under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
UK-Norway firms detail 50 knot Littoral Strike Craft
BAE Systems Maritime has set out further detail on its joint UK–Norway Littoral Strike Craft (LSC) programme, describing it as a fast, low-signature vessel designed to support modern amphibious operations in contested coastal environments.
Work starts on warship to restore full combat capability
HMS Dauntless is entering a three-month support period with BAE Systems aimed at returning the Type 45 destroyer to full operational capability, an important phase in sustaining the Royal Navy's principal air-defence warships.
Forbes open to state-backed ship finance for Scottish yards
At Holyrood, Paul Sweeney highlighted the strength of Scotland's shipbuilding, pointing to work on both sides of the country, while Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes confirmed options are being explored to strengthen commercial shipbuilding finance.
