Britain still plans new nuclear sub every eighteen months
Ministers have confirmed that the intention remains to procure up to twelve SSN-AUKUS submarines.
Britain undersells its nuclear contribution to NATO
Britain is unique among allies in declaring its existing nuclear forces to NATO, but despite nuclear consuming over a fifth of the budget, the Ministry of Defence does not 'maximise the value of that commitment'.
Ministers restate plan for combined force of 13 Type 26 frigates
Ministers have restated that a combined force of thirteen Type 26 frigates with Norway is expected to enter service from the late 2020s, with five Type 31 frigates in service by the early 2030s.
Nordic force should turn north, committee suggests
The government should consider whether the Joint Expeditionary Force concentrates its finite resources on the High North instead of operating as often in the Baltic, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
Committee questions whether attack submarines put to sea
Evidence of low availability among destroyers, frigates and attack submarines raises serious questions about whether Britain can meet its High North commitments before new capabilities enter service.
UK wants EU security council to complement NATO
Britain looks forward to hearing more detail about the proposed European Security Council while noting the importance of EU mechanisms complementing NATO structures.
Keep Type 23 until Type 26 arrives, committee urges
No further towed array-equipped Type 23 frigates should leave service until they are replaced on a one-for-one basis by new Type 26 vessels, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
Devonport to restart submarine defuelling at 14 Dock
Recommissioning 14 Dock at Devonport will allow legacy submarine defuelling to restart, paid for from the £7 billion going into the naval base over the next decade under Project Royal Oak.
British submarine hunters delayed by Norway frigate sale
The Royal Navy will not meet its requirement for eight frigates fitted with the Sonar 2087 towed array until 2037 if two Type 26 frigates being built for Britain are sold to Norway, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
British warship should ‘stand up’ to Russia in north
The government should prepare options for a British state-owned vessel to transit the Northern Sea Route in support of international freedom of navigation rights, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
