New Commander takes helm of U.S. Carrier Strike Group 3
Rear Admiral Todd Whalen has assumed command of the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 3, relieving Rear Admiral Adan Cruz during a ceremony held aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
Experts outline views on naval capability gapping
A new feature in Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine, asks if the United Kingdom is right to accept capability gaps today in pursuit of future readiness.
Princess Royal opens new BAE shipbuilding academy in Glasgow
The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, a flagship training centre designed to prepare thousands of workers for careers building some of the Royal Navy’s most advanced warships.
Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK
Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
Putin announces £73bn naval build-up to boost Russia’s fleet
The Kremlin stated that 8.4 trillion rubles (around £73 billion) have been earmarked for warship construction over the next decade.
British stealth jets to hit full carrier strike combat power
This is the first time Britain's F-35 force will be deployed at full scale from a Royal Navy carrier.
Frigate returns home after period tracking Russian warships
HMS Somerset has returned to Plymouth after more than 100 days on deployment, much of it spent tracking Russian naval activity around the UK.
MOD confirms name change for Multi-Role Strike Ship
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) programme has officially been renamed the Multi-Role Strike Ship, effective from 25 February 2025. Minister of State for Defence Maria Eagle clarified that “no external consultants were involved” in the renaming process.
Reserve recruitment underway amid flexibility focus
The Ministry of Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and retain personnel within the Royal Navy Reserve, according to Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Defence and Veterans, Al Carns.
Babcock to upgrade military capabilities of Type 31 frigates
Babcock has secured a new contract worth approximately £65 million to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for all five Type 31 frigates being built for the Royal Navy.
