NATO hunts submarines in the Norwegian Sea
NATO has wrapped up its premier anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 2026, after two weeks of training that pitted Allied and partner forces against live submarines in the Norwegian Sea.
Australia now to get in-service Virginia class subs
The original AUKUS arrangement was for Australia to receive a mix of new and in-service Virginia-class boats, now it'll be solely in-service Virginia-class boats.
AUKUS launches first Pillar 2 underwater tech project
AUKUS defence ministers have announced the first signature project under Pillar 2 of the partnership, focused on the joint development of payloads for uncrewed underwater vessels.
Government plays down AUKUS workforce fears
The government has said it is confident that UK submarine facilities will continue to attract skilled personnel despite concerns about the potential impact of new AUKUS facilities in Australia drawing workers away from Barrow-in-Furness and Plymouth.
NavyPODS passes sea trials but deployment timeline unclear
The Royal Navy's Medical Navy Persistent Operational Deployment System has completed sea trials and reached Technology Readiness Level 8, though the government has confirmed delivery timelines remain subject to ongoing assessment
Government sets scope of new Royal Navy support programme
The government has outlined the full scope of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme in response to a parliamentary question.
Sting Ray P-8 integration awaits further investment decision
Further phases of the Sting Ray Mod 1 integration onto the RAF's P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft are anticipated in 2027 but remain subject to investment decisions.
New British nuclear attack subs to start build by late 2020s
The government has confirmed SSN-AUKUS submarine construction will begin in the late 2020s, with a target of delivering one boat every 18 months once the production rate is established.
GMB warns against offshoring Faslane dry dock work
EXCLUSIVE - GMB Scotland has written to Defence Secretary John Healey warning that awarding Programme Euston dry dock contracts overseas would be 'national self-harm'.
Royal Navy crewless mine-hunter docks in mothership
The Royal Navy's uncrewed mine-hunting vessel RNMB Ariadne has successfully docked inside mothership RFA Lyme Bay for the first time.
