British warship ‘fights off’ hundreds of attack drones

HMS St Albans demonstrated its ability to counter aerial threats during the demanding 'Sharpshooter' gunnery exercise, facing over 100 simulated drone attacks off the Welsh coast.

Royal Navy takes part in QinetiQ sharpshooter exercise

Sharpshooter, which began in 2019 as a weapons functionality exercise, has evolved into a sophisticated training programme integrating live and synthetic domains.

Submarine HMS Triumph returns home for decommissioning

The Royal Navy has bid farewell to the last of its Trafalgar-class nuclear submarines, HMS Triumph, which has returned to Devonport Naval Base for the final time before decommissioning.

UK warship gets powerful anti-ship, land attack missiles

HMS Portland, a Type 23 Frigate, has been fitted with a replacement for the ageing Harpoon missile - the anti-ship and land-attack 'Naval Strike Missile'.

British carrier to sail to Arctic for secret mission

Britain's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will sail today for the Arctic Circle to support a very secret multinational mission at the North Pole.

RFA pay dispute and retention concerns continues

The Ministry of Defence has addressed questions raised in Parliament about the ongoing pay dispute within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Government confirm new assault ships due for 2033

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) programme, intended to replace the Royal Navy’s current amphibious fleet, is progressing through its concept phase, with the first vessel expected to enter service by 2033.

MOD detail recent use of retiring military equipment

The Ministry of Defence has provided details on the recent operational deployments of several platforms slated for retirement as part of the UK's ongoing transition to 'modernised capabilities'.

Government rebukes call for warships to be used in Channel

Responding to a parliamentary question from Rupert Lowe MP on using warships in the English Channel, the MOD reiterated that ""Defence assets are procured for Defence tasks".

HMS Northumberland scrapping saves over £100 million

The Type 23 frigate was deemed uneconomical to repair after significant structural damage was discovered during a planned refit.

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