Securing advantage with undersea tech innovation
Rear Admiral (Retd) Jon Pentreath on translating undersea innovation into operational effect ahead of UDT 2026, as defence assesses emerging subsea threats and capability gaps
Babcock to open Plymouth city centre hub for 2000 staff
Babcock has confirmed the location of a new Capability Centre in Plymouth city centre, with up to 2,000 employees set to relocate from Devonport.
Type 45 destroyers to remain in service until 2038
The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer fleet is expected to remain in service until the late 2030s, with the final ship scheduled to retire by the end of 2038.
Aircraft carrier gets new upgrade at Rosyth
HMS Queen Elizabeth's refit has introduced a novel deck feature said to expand aviation flexibility, though questions remain over how it will be used in practice
British flagship found in dock with no engine
A heavily armed Royal Navy vessel that has been drydocked in Portsmouth for an extended period is at the centre of a scandal this morning after it emerged the ship has no engine.
Britain to introduce new inflatable warships to expand fleet
A Downing Street source suggested that if successful, this scheme could be expanded to include inflatable army tanks and fighter jets, allowing for a fully air-powered military by 2035.
Scotland to buy former British assault ship for ferry role
In an unexpected move to address Scotland's ongoing ferry crisis, the Scottish Government has announced plans to acquire the Royal Navy's HMS Albion to operate on the Cambuslang to Clydebank route.
Britain orders 13 new super stealth cruisers for Royal Navy
The vessels, understood to be part of a previously undisclosed maritime capability initiative, will reportedly incorporate an advanced low-observability architecture designed to significantly reduce their detectability across multiple domains.
Royal Navy assesses missile options for Mk 41 launchers
The Royal Navy is assessing future missile options as it moves towards adopting the Mk 41 vertical launch system across its fleet.
Laser gun confirmed for British warship next year
The UK DragonFire laser weapon remains on course for Royal Navy deployment by 2027, with ministers reiterating existing plans rather than announcing further acceleration.
