Snapshot of the status of the British fleet
Currently, about 19% of the Royal Navy's major surface combatants are actively deployed, with an additional 24% either in maintenance or capable of being quickly regenerated for service.
British ship to support US military builds new Gaza pier
Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship RFA Cardigan Bay will provide accommodation for hundreds of US sailors and soldiers working to establish the pier.
Ferguson Marine complete section of new Royal Navy frigate
Sections of the future HMS Belfast were transported from Ferguson Marine’s yard in Port Glasgow to BAE Systems' facility in Govan.
Multiple British warships to get laser guns
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to outfitting multiple Royal Navy ships with the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) by 2027.
British warship engages and destroys ballistic missile
This marks the first successful deployment of the Royal Navy's Sea Viper missile system against a ballistic missile in combat.
American nuclear sub makes supply stop in Iceland
The USS New Hampshire, a Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, conducted a brief logistical stop off the coast of Iceland.
MOD reluctant to discuss fate of two frigates
The future of two of the Royal Navy's front-line warships, HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster, remains shrouded in uncertainty.
180 ‘New Leaders’ Join the Royal Navy
The passing-out parade marked the culmination of weeks of rigorous training for these new officers.
HMS Protector ‘inspires artist’s Antarctic adventure’
Artist Polly Townsend joined the crew of HMS Protector, transforming her experiences into stunning visual art, which is now on display following her Antarctic voyage.
American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany has arrived in Faslane, Scotland for a scheduled port visit.
