Defence Committee presses MOD for greater transparency
The Chair of the Defence Select Committee, Tan Dhesi MP, has written to the Secretary of State for Defence, urging greater transparency and regular updates on force readiness, ship availability, and critical military capability shortfalls.
Key milestone for new naval support ships as engines tested
The UK’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme has reached a major milestone with the successful Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of two main propulsion engines and the first diesel generator for the lead ship.
British nukes are operationally independent
Operational independence means the UK alone controls the launch, even though Trident depends on long-term US support. Losing this support would take years, not days, to affect Britain's capability.
Canada orders Type 26-derived River-class destroyers
The Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc for the construction of the River-class destroyers, a new fleet of warships based on the UK’s Type 26 design.
Type 26 Frigate choice dominates Norwegian public poll
According to a poll conducted by Nettavisen, nearly half of respondents—49%—favoured the UK as Norway’s preferred supplier for its next-generation frigates.
Government outlines efforts to boost maritime surveillance
The UK government has outlined its ongoing efforts to enhance maritime surveillance and safeguard undersea infrastructure, in response to concerns over recent submarine activity and the security of undersea cables.
Royal Navy leads NATO submarine rescue exercise in Glasgow
The Royal Navy, alongside French and Norwegian naval specialists, has completed a three-day NATO submarine rescue exercise in Glasgow.
Carrier in Scotland to load up on ammo ahead of deployment
HMS Prince of Wales arrived on the Clyde this morning to 'bomb up', loading ammunition and supplies so the vessel is able to deploy operationally.
ACUA Ocean celebrates naming of USV Pioneer
ACUA Ocean has marked a key milestone in the development of its autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) technology with a naming ceremony for the...
RFA Fort Victoria ‘delayed to prioritise’ higher priority outputs
A parliamentary question from Mark Francois, Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, sought information on the planned timetable for RFA Fort Victoria to rejoin the active fleet.
