Royal Navy crewing concerns ‘a top priority’ says Minister
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard MP has stressed that tackling recruitment and retention in the Royal Navy is a top priority, with new measures in place to streamline recruitment and boost outreach.
Babcock, Veolia in first dismantling of UK nuclear submarine
Swiftsure is expected to be fully dismantled by 2026, paving the way for the eventual recycling of the entire decommissioned UK submarine fleet.
Report argues UK must prioritise naval power for growth
A recent report, The Strategic Defence Review, Britain and Sea Power, published by the Council on Geostrategy, argues for a renewed focus on British sea power as a cornerstone of both national security and economic stability.
Two Type 45 Destroyers currently operational, confirms MOD
As of 31st October 2024, two Type 45 destroyers were immediately available, or deployed.
New strikes as RFA unable to safely crew over half its fleet
Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers have voted overwhelmingly to extend their strike action for a further six months, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.
Six out of nine Royal Navy frigates currently operational
Lord Coaker, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence, confirmed that nine Type 23 frigates are currently in service with the Royal Navy, with six of these vessels presently available for operational deployment.
MOD to award Leonardo £14m for Type 23 gun system services
The Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to award a contract for 'Post Design Services' to Leonardo for the Gun System Automation Mk8, which is installed on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate fleet.
Plans for second undersea cable protection ship uncertain
The Ministry of Defence has indicated that plans for a second undersea cable protection ship are still under consideration, with final guidance to emerge from the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.
British aircraft carrier heads back to sea
HMS Queen Elizabeth, has left Portsmouth harbour just three days after her arrival, marking a rapid turnaround.
British frigate fires torpedo in Gulf
HMS Lancaster, a Type 23 Frigate, has launched a practice Sting Ray torpedo as part of a training drill.
