Dockyard upgrades underway to support future submarine fleet
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that long-term upgrades are underway at His Majesty’s Naval Bases Clyde and Devonport to ensure sufficient infrastructure is in place to support the Royal Navy’s growing submarine fleet, including up to 12 planned attack submarines.
Britain says new sub project on track despite US review
The UK government has reiterated its full commitment to the AUKUS partnership amid a review of the pact launched by the United States, saying the trilateral initiative remains a cornerstone of national defence, economic growth, and international security.
British aircraft carrier strike Group enters Pacific
Led by aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, the group includes allied warships from Canada, Norway, Spain, and New Zealand, and recently conducted a joint exercise with the Indian Navy.
American aircraft carriers converging on Iran
The United States is building up its military presence near Iran with multiple carrier strike groups and a growing array of supporting assets converging in the region.
No, Iran didn’t ‘intercept’ a British warship
Imagery released by Iran to support their claim clearly shows a vessel operated by the United Arab Emirates, not the United Kingdom.
Sweeney challenges Scot Gov on defence policy ‘hypocrisy’
"It’s ironic the only thing keeping Ferguson Marine afloat is BAE’s Type 26 warship work — while the Scottish Gov’s own agency gives ferry contracts to Turkey and Poland", said Sweeney.
Scottish shipbuilders continue to churn out ships
“Our ability to design, build and support advanced warships in the UK is more important than ever," said Sir Nick Hine, Chief Executive of Babcock’s Marine Sector.
US Pacific Chief Says permanent UK forces ‘not helpful’
"In conversation with the officer who runs Indo-Pacific command for the US, he said it does not help to have UK forces stationed in the Indo-Pacific region, because he has a lot of stuff."
British naval ship ‘opens fire’ on Pacific patrol
HMS Tamar has resumed operations in the Indo-Pacific, with its Force Protection team undertaking live-fire drills during the latest leg of its deployment.
Britain wants a missile carrying drone warship – the Type 91
The Royal Navy is exploring a new uncrewed surface vessel, known as Type 91, intended to act as an arsenal ship complementing the future Type 83 destroyer under the UK’s Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme.
