Russian warships and aircraft intercepted by British forces
Four Russian naval vessels were closely shadowed by British warships while RAF jets scrambled to intercept Russian Bear-F aircraft operating near UK airspace.
British frigate trials Peregrine UAV in Gulf
HMS Lancaster has been conducting trials of the Peregrine Rotary Wing UAV, operated by 700X Naval Air Squadron, while on deployment in the Gulf of Oman.
Royal Navy on path to resolve submarine maintenance capacity
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet will undergo faster and more efficient maintenance following the reopening of 9 Dock at Devonport, the largest dry dock in Western Europe.
British patrol ship intercepts drug carrying submarine
HMS Trent has intercepted a narco-submarine carrying £160 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea, marking the Royal Navy's first successful interdiction of such a vessel.
UK Commando Force in busy summer of operations and training
It’s been a busy summer for the UK Commando Force, Britain’s elite amphibious troops, as they deployed across multiple locations around the world for key military exercises and efforts to enhance disaster preparedness.
Japanese warship salutes HMS Tyne with British flag display
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) recently conducted a bilateral exercise with the Royal Navy.
British frigate HMS Sutherland preparing to return to sea
The ship entered her long-term refit in April 2021 where she was upgraded with Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles and other system improvements.
British warship HMS Lancaster opens fire with main gun
HMS Lancaster, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, recently conducted a live gunnery exercise to maintain the crew's combat skills.
UK may soon be operating nuclear powered warships
The Royal Navy is exploring the feasibility of nuclear power for large surface ships, including support vessels and surface combatants.
Rosyth vital to security of Scotland and wider UK says MP
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline & Dollar, said "The future security of Scotland and the rest of the UK rests on the shoulders of places like Rosyth dockyard".
