The Royal Navy needs ‘more ships’ says Tory Baroness
A Tory Baroness has argued for the Government to provide the Royal Navy with more frigates as hull numbers could drop down to seven as vessels leave service.
Marshall secures contract for composite torpedo tubes
Marshall has been awarded a contract to produce composite torpedo launcher tubes for SEA, part of Cohort PLC, to support two major international naval vessel programmes.
American submarine returns after record 727 day deployment
The deployment saw the submarine traverse over 60,000 nautical miles and make routine port calls in Greece, Guam, Diego Garcia, and the United Kingdom.
What is the status of Britain’s new nuclear warheads?
The programme, which is currently in its concept phase, aims to ensure the UK's nuclear deterrent remains effective beyond the life of the current system.
British aircraft carrier heading to Scotland to load weapons
HMS Prince of Wales will shortly arrive in Scotland to load up on ammunition.
RFA officers to strike for first time in history
Officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, the civilian-manned tanker and supply fleet that supports the Royal Navy, are set to strike for the first time in the history of the service.
British nuclear missile submarine fires new torpedo
The Royal Navy has conducted a successful test of the next-generation Spearfish torpedo on a Vanguard-class, Trident missile carrying, nuclear submarine.
Royal Navy trials new autonomous mine warfare tech
The Royal Navy's Mine and Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG) has been testing a range of uncrewed and autonomous equipment as part of efforts to advance mine warfare capabilities.
British ship HMS Spey opens fire in Pacific drills
Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Spey recently undertook an operational training and assurance period, showcasing its combat readiness through a series of intensive drills.
Britain’s Proteus helicopter drone first flight next year
Leonardo's Proteus 'Airborne Collaborative Platform' is expected to have its first flight in early 2025.
