Australia getting ready for British and American submarines
This is part of a broader effort to establish Submarine Rotational Force – West, where U.S. and UK submarines will regularly transit through HMAS Stirling, with maintenance from Australian personnel.
Royal Navy battling knife crime on Merseyside
The initiative, part of the Royal Navy Combat Sports Initiative, has been providing martial arts training and fitness sessions to young people in areas affected by these issues.
New warship readies for launch in Scotland
Images show how HMS Cardiff looks ahead of the ship entering the water over the next couple of weeks.
Images show new frigate ahead of launch in Scotland
Images show how HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates, looks today as the warship prepares for launch.
AUKUS breaks down defence trade barriers in historic deal
A historic breakthrough in defence trade between the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia was announced this month.
RFA strike impacts British vessels deployed overseas
Yesterday, 15 August 2024, officers from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary made history by carrying out their first-ever strike action.
American forces sink Houthi vessels
U.S. Central Command announced that its forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi vessels in the Red Sea within the past 24 hours.
HMS Middleton flaunts Union Jack paint job in Gulf
HMS Middleton, a Royal Navy minehunter currently deployed in the Arabian Gulf as part of Operation Kipion, has unveiled a striking new paint job featuring the Union Jack.
Lack of Irish defence ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A report published by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
Royal Navy loking for new harbour training ship
The loss of HMS Bristol, due to escalating costs and safety concerns, significantly impacted the Royal Navy's ability to offer a comprehensive training experience for its cadets.