Burnham and Kristersson discuss Joint Expeditionary Force
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, with the two leaders discussing the importance of the relationship between the two countries both bilaterally and through the Joint Expeditionary Force.
US Navy certifies Rolls-Royce engines for autonomous ships
The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for use aboard autonomous naval vessels following reliability testing designed to demonstrate that they can operate for extended periods without human maintenance.
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A United States Navy Virginia class attack submarine has undertaken a routine visit to Faslane naval base in Scotland.
British aircraft carrier sails as NATO command vessel
HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed this weekend for three months of training and operations around northern Europe in her new role as NATO command ship for the Allied Response Force.
Report urges Britain to offer EU nuclear protection
Britain should explore formally extending its nuclear deterrent over the European Union in exchange for access to European defence funds, according to a report by the Council on Geostrategy.
Vessels installed as targets at UK weapons range
Two vessels have been installed as military targets at Holbeach Air Weapons Range, where they will be used to support weapons training by fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has said.
German warship fires ballistic missile in message to Russia
A German frigate secretly fired a powerful, long range Israeli LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, with NATO sending a very clear message to potential adversaries.
Navy looks to accelerate Devonport submarine upgrades
The Ministry of Defence is examining whether work at HM Naval Base Devonport can be accelerated, as part of a wider £26 billion programme to upgrade the Royal Navy’s three main naval bases, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has said.
British aircraft carrier deploying to deter Russia
HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail from Portsmouth this weekend for a three-month deployment around the UK and northern Europe, with the Royal Navy saying the carrier will strengthen NATO deterrence, readiness and collective defence.
Russia stretched thin but still has teeth, warns analyst
Russia's disappearance from the Mediterranean shows a navy stretched thin, but the ships it does have remain dangerous and well handled warns ex-navy Commander Tom Sharpe.
