British special forces work with U.S. nuclear sub in Med Sea
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia has completed a series of high-stakes training exercises in the Mediterranean Sea, working alongside British Special Forces.
Royal Navy’s Coastal Forces Squadron honoured with award
They deployed six vessels at any one time to ensure the safety of navigation and recover migrants attempting to reach the UK, often in collaboration with the Maritime Coastguard Agency and RNLI.
New warship and submarine agreement to boost SME involvement
Small British businesses are set to benefit from a significant new agreement designed to enhance the readiness of the UK's warships and submarines, according to a recent announcement by Defence Minister Maria Eagle.
No British attack submarines at sea for over 47 days
It has been 47 days since any of Britain's nuclear-powered attack submarines were last deployed, and 121 days since a submarine from the new Astute-class was at sea.
UK approves new hydrographic survey solution from EIVA
The containerised remotely operated towed vehicle solution, created by Danish subsea engineering firm EIVA, is the first of its kind and completed tests just six months after the contract was awarded.
New £12m shipbuilding skills academy opens in Glasgow
BAE Systems has announced the opening of a £12 million training facility at its Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow, a move vital to sustaining Scotland's shipbuilding workforce.
NATO strengthens security in Mediterranean Sea
Operation Sea Guardian is a standing Maritime Security Operation focused on deterring and countering terrorism.
Britain launches £3.3 million ‘Nuclear Deterrence Fund’
The Ministry of Defence has launched a £3.3 million Nuclear Deterrence Fund to "enhance research and expertise in nuclear deterrence".
Australia getting ready for British and American submarines
This is part of a broader effort to establish Submarine Rotational Force – West, where U.S. and UK submarines will regularly transit through HMAS Stirling, with maintenance from Australian personnel.
Royal Navy battling knife crime on Merseyside
The initiative, part of the Royal Navy Combat Sports Initiative, has been providing martial arts training and fitness sessions to young people in areas affected by these issues.
