UK carrier drone plan moves on without catapults
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Navy programmes Project VIXEN and Project ARK ROYAL are no longer in use, with both efforts now absorbed into a broader Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy.
NATO launches Arctic Sentry to tighten grip on High North
NATO has launched a new enhanced vigilance activity in the Arctic and High North, warning the region is increasingly becoming a front line of strategic competition.
Royal Navy outlines AI drive to speed targeting cycle
The Royal Navy is pursuing a range of initiatives aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to improve decision-making speed and targeting effectiveness.
New Scottish ferry in dramatic rescue off African coast
The MV Isle of Islay carried out an unexpected rescue off the coast of Morocco during its delivery voyage to Scotland, with CalMac saying the crew saved an individual from dangerous sea conditions within minutes.
Lockheed reveals Lamprey sub drone carrier concept
Lamprey could include payloads ranging from anti-submarine torpedoes to UAV launchers, indicating the system could potentially act as an underwater carrier for deploying other effects or platforms.
More details emerge on Saab-Babcock frigate offer to Sweden
The vessel design being pitched for Lulea is described as a 124-metre frigate with a steel hull and lightweight composite superstructure, with a displacement of around 4,650 tonnes.
NATO warships hunt submarines off Norway in drill
NATO and Norwegian naval forces have begun Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 off western Norway, bringing together Allied surface ships, submarines and maritime aircraft for two weeks of intensive anti-submarine warfare training in Arctic conditions.
AUKUS navies step up autonomous warfare push in 2026
AUKUS partners are set to expand trials of uncrewed and autonomous maritime technology in 2026, building on a series of exercises held last year aimed at improving joint deterrence above, on and below the sea.
Navantia UK targets 500 apprentices to support FSS build
Navantia UK has set a goal of recruiting 500 apprentices by 2030 as it expands its shipbuilding and engineering footprint across the United Kingdom.
Advanced French warship arrives in Glasgow
French Navy frigate Aquitaine is currently inbound to the King George V Dock in Glasgow in Scotland for a routine port visit.
