British missiles to equip Swedish corvettes in major upgrade
The Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes will be upgraded with the British-designed Sea Ceptor air defence missile system, under a new contract awarded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to Saab.
Russian spyship operating off Scottish coast – again
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, was sent to track the Russian intelligence collection ship Yuri Ivanov as it lingered off the Outer Hebrides.
Nuclear deterrent progress continues amid rising risks
The Ministry of Defence has published its Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2025 Annual Update, acknowledging rising delivery risks with Dreadnought, warhead infrastructure, and skills availability.
MOD pledges safety reports after MP Faslane concerns
The Ministry of Defence has pledged to enhance transparency around nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde, following direct concerns raised by SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan MP.
Rolls Royce picked for Canadian warship power systems
Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and handling systems for the first three ships in Canada's River-class destroyer programme.
Apprentice boost for Fleet Solid Support ship programme
Navantia UK has launched 55 new apprenticeships in Belfast and Appledore as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) shipbuilding programme, which will provide logistical support to the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins becomes First Sea Lord
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has formally taken command of the Royal Navy as First Sea Lord, following a ceremony aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.
British engines to power South Korean warships
Rolls-Royce has announced that its MT30 marine gas turbines will power the Republic of Korea Navy’s next generation of Ulsan-class frigates.
U.S. Navy fires senior Admiral citing ‘loss of confidence’
The U.S. Navy has relieved Rear Admiral Kevin Smith of his role following a substantiated complaint investigated by the Office of the Naval Inspector General.
A chat about the Type 31 Frigate with Sir Nick Hine
We spoke to Sir Nick Hine — Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive and former Second Sea Lord — at Rosyth as HMS Venturer rolled out. As well as updating the UK Defence Journal on the progress of the Type 31 programme, he also outlined Babcock’s ambition for the yard’s future and why this ship signals something much bigger.
