US Navy fires destroyer commander
The US Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun following a collision involving the ship.
Royal Marines conduct Arctic fjord missions
Specialist Royal Marines have carried out covert reconnaissance missions in the fjords of northern Norway as part of preparations for a major NATO Arctic exercise.
Huge section of new warship arrives in Glasgow
The bow section of future frigate HMS Birmingham has arrived on the River Clyde ahead of final assembly in Glasgow.
Navantia is remaking Harland and Wolff for a new era
Harland and Wolff's Belfast yard is undergoing a major overhaul under Navantia UK, with new steel-processing lines, upgraded facilities and workforce expansion aimed at supporting Fleet Solid Support and future naval construction.
Apprenticeships and reskilling in Harland and Wolff rebuild
With more than 220 apprentices already in training and further recruitment under way, Navantia UK is expanding training, reskilling and outreach as part of rebuilding the workforce behind Belfast’s shipyard revival.
A third UK naval prime anchored in Belfast
Navantia UK says investment across its four yards is intended to support a "third UK naval prime", combining Belfast integration with design access, group expertise and a broader industrial footprint.
Belfast’s new build line at Harland and Wolff
Inside the new Belfast extension, Harland and Wolff is reorganising how steel moves through the yard, linking stockyard staging, cutting machinery and a 200-metre panel line designed for higher throughput.
Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic
Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.
UK explores modular weapon fits for hybrid navy
The Royal Navy is seeking industry input on new modular weapon pods designed to be compatible with both crewed and uncrewed platforms.
MP warns British naval capability has diminished
Labour MP Alex Ballinger has warned that the Royal Navy’s surface fleet has sadly diminished, raising concerns about UK ability to meet growing security commitments across multiple theatres.
