Fleet Solid Support Ship build ‘on track’ to start next year
Production of the first FSS ship is expected to begin in 2025 and to enter service by 2031.
Three aircraft carriers now in waters around Britain
Both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales plus the USS Harry S. Truman are in waters around the UK today.
New ships still to be built in Belfast under ‘current plans’
In response to a question from Graeme Downie MP on the Fleet Solid Support ships, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that on current plans, the ships will still be constructed across multiple locations, centred on Belfast.
Fleet Solid Support Ship passes ‘Preliminary Design Review’
The Fleet Solid Support Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed the 'Preliminary Design Review', which marks the first major milestone in the programme.
Progress on new frigate HMS Venturer at Rosyth
The Type 31 Frigate programme is creating substantial employment opportunities in Scotland.
Second British aircraft carrier to put to sea
HMS Queen Elizabeth will shortly be heading out to sea, becoming the second British aircraft carrier at sea in waters around the UK.
British carrier strike group to ‘neutralise’ targets
Throughout Exercise Strike Warrior, aircraft will be launched, missiles fired, bombs dropped, and targets neutralised, showcasing the might of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group.
British destroyer defends fleet from ‘air attack’
During the first week of Exercise Strike Warrior, the crew of HMS Dauntless undertook whole-ship training that included Air Defence Exercises and a major fire exercise.
American warship captain relieved of duty
The Commanding Officer of USS John S. McCain was relieved of his duties due to a "loss of confidence" in his ability to command the guided-missile destroyer.
Belgian frigate opens fire on Scottish island
Crews of Belgian warship Louise Marie fired their main gun, hitting targets ashore at the Cape Wrath firing range in Scotland as part of Exercise Strike Warrior.
