Royal Navy trials new autonomous mine warfare tech
The Royal Navy's Mine and Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG) has been testing a range of uncrewed and autonomous equipment as part of efforts to advance mine warfare capabilities.
British ship HMS Spey opens fire in Pacific drills
Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Spey recently undertook an operational training and assurance period, showcasing its combat readiness through a series of intensive drills.
Britain’s Proteus helicopter drone first flight next year
Leonardo's Proteus 'Airborne Collaborative Platform' is expected to have its first flight in early 2025.
Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier returning home after repairs
HMS Queen Elizabeth will return home to Portsmouth tomorrow following four months of repairs in Scotland and a short spell at sea to test her systems, say the Royal Navy.
British Destroyer ‘shoots down’ threat to Cyprus base
The exercise simulated an enemy drone attack, with HMS Duncan's Wildcat helicopter playing the role of the hostile ATTACK drone, flying a pattern directly towards RAF Akrotiri.
Addressing misinformation in the Scottish Parliament
Statements by Keith Brown MSP in the Scottish Parliament regarding Trident and HMS Prince of Wales contained significant inaccuracies.
UK considering further military options to deliver Gaza aid
The new UK Government has outlined its current role and future considerations for military support in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Status of new British amphibious ships clarified
"The Royal Navy is currently conducting detailed work on requirements, design, and procurement strategy, informed by early industry engagement."
Upcoming defence review to consult ‘all nations of the UK’
This approach, it is understood, aims to ensure that the Strategic Defence Review reflects the diverse perspectives and needs of all parts of the UK.
New UK Government confirm plans to deploy carrier to Pacific
The new Labour Government has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific region in 2025.
