Calls to review £200m Navy workboat deal awarded abroad
GMB has urged the government to intervene after a £200 million contract for naval support vessels was awarded to Dutch shipbuilder Damen.
AN/AQS-24 paired with US Navy drone vessel
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle, completing initial open-water testing within 45 days of contract award, according to the company.
Key Channel boat supplier jailed after NCA-led probe
A man described by the National Crime Agency as its top global target for organised immigration crime has been jailed for supplying boats and engines used in thousands of small-boat crossings of the English Channel.
UK confirms military support for U.S. seizure of tanker
Britain confirmed on Wednesday that it provided military support to the United States during the seizure of the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic.
U.S. seizes sanctioned tanker in North Atlantic
The United States has seized the sanctioned supertanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic, U.S. European Command said on Tuesday, confirming the culmination of days of heightened surveillance and military-backed enforcement activity.
U.S. special forces heli seen alongside sanctioned tanker
An American military helicopter believed to be linked to U.S. special operations forces has been pictured operating alongside the sanctioned supertanker Marinera in the North Atlantic.
Labour MP warns Russia considers itself at war with UK
Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that the UK risks becoming increasingly vulnerable to Russian aggression unless defence preparedness is accelerated
U.S. Special Forces to seize tanker near Europe
According to reports from CBS, U.S. forces are planning to seize the tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, rather than sink it.
Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates
The Royal Navy is operating seven frigates as 2026 begins, highlighting continued strain on the surface escort fleet as it transitions away from the Type 23.
Update on plan for floating drydocks for British submarines
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that design work is already underway on new floating dry docks for the Royal Navy under Programme Euston, with a manufacturing contract to follow.
