Discussing frigates and the defence review with Luke Pollard
During a recent visit to Rosyth, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard spoke to the UK Defence Journal under the hull of HMS Active after attending the steel-cutting ceremony for HMS Formidable.
Steel cut on new Type 31 Frigate HMS Formidable at Rosyth
Steel has been cut for HMS Formidable, the third of five Type 31 frigates being constructed in Scotland.
Britain finally has attack submarine at sea after 100 days
HMS Astute has returned to sea, marking the end of a 100-day period with no British attack submarines at sea, since HMS Triumph, the last such submarine, was operational.
Sailor dies aboard American supercarrier USS Harry S. Truman
The U.S. Navy has announced the tragic death of Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Jelani Hill, a crew member aboard the USS Harry S. Truman.
Authorities seize boat engines destined for people smugglers
A joint effort between the UK National Crime Agency and Bulgaria has led to the seizure of hundreds of boats, engines, and other equipment used by people smugglers over the past 12 months.
BAE secures £75m contract for U.S. Navy submarine propulsors
BAE Systems in the U.S. has been awarded a £75 million contract to continue producing propulsors for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarine programme.
Timelapse shows launch of powerful new British nuclear sub
A stunning timelapse video shows the launch of HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy's latest Astute-class nuclear submarine.
British aircraft carrier ‘prepares to strike’
HMS Prince of Wales and the carrier's embarked F-35 stealth jets are preparing for Exercise Strike Warrior.
MOD seeks new military diving equipment
The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender notice for the provision and support of diving equipment with a contract valued at up to £782,000.
New Zealand naval ship runs aground, catches fire, sinks
The ship ran aground on a reef in the evening hours and caught fire before sinking.
