UK ‘ready to fight’ Russia but risks remain
Britain would be ready to fight as part of a NATO response in 2025, but senior defence leaders today acknowledged there are still risks to the UK’s fighting readiness.
British Royal Marine Commandos ‘storm’ American warship
Royal Marine Commandos have conducted a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard a United States Navy warship. Don't worry, it's not 1812, this was part of joint maritime security training exercise.
Drone shots show British carrier departing Singapore
Newly released images show HMS Prince of Wales docked at night in Singapore, as the UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completes the latest phase of its Operation Highmast deployment through the Indo-Pacific.
Britain lays battle plans to secure Atlantic against Russia
The plans are designed to ensure safe passage for reinforcement shipping into Europe in the event of crisis or war, particularly in response to an evolving Russian naval threat.
Poland launches first Saab-built intelligence ship
Commissioned under the DELFIN programme, the ship is the first of two planned SIGINT platforms designed to enhance Poland’s maritime electronic intelligence capabilities.
Royal Navy awards contract to survey wreck of HMS Cassandra
A nearly £800,000 contract has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence for a detailed wreck survey of HMS Cassandra, a British light cruiser lost in the Baltic Sea during the closing weeks of the First World War.
Indian warship escorts British aircraft carrier
HMS Prince of Wales recently linked up with Indian warship INS Tabar in the latest phase of Operation Highmast, the Royal Navy's flagship deployment of 2025.
UK sells Royal Marines hovercraft to Pakistan
Three decommissioned Royal Marines hovercraft have been sold to Pakistan in a government-to-government deal aimed at supporting coastal and humanitarian operations, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has confirmed.
UK in frigate export push to help sustain shipbuilding
Graeme Downie MP has pressed the Ministry of Defence for guarantees on the future of Royal Navy shipbuilding, citing the economic importance of the Type 31 frigate programme.
Helicopter from British carrier ‘opens fire’ off India
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron has conducted live weapons training off the coast of India while embarked on HMS Prince of Wales.
