British frigate dry docked for refit
HMS Kent, a Type 23 frigate, has been dry-docked at Babcock's Devonport facility for a comprehensive maintenance overhaul.
MOD reopens naval heavy lift drone effort
The Ministry of Defence has reopened its attempt to procure drones capable of "accurately delivering heavy payloads at range" to address the current lack of market options.
Australian nuclear engineers complete Royal Navy training
This is a big step in developing Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine capability under the AUKUS agreement.
Royal Marines receive Green Berets from First Sea Lord
Admiral Key accompanied the men of 335 Recruit Troop from Commando Training Centre Lympstone on their challenging '30 miler' across Dartmoor.
Exercise Sea Breeze 24 mine drills conclude in Scotland
Commodore Banfield, Co-Chair of the Maritime Capability Development Coalition for Ukraine, commended the Ukrainian crews, stating they had "met all their training objectives and exceeded all expectations".
BAE going green with plan to use solar to power Clyde yards
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde rests entirely on frigate build halls or skills academies, but the future also involves solar panels.
Royal Navy Joins First Joint Exercise with Australia and Japan in Indo-Pacific
In a historic first, the Royal Navy has participated in a trilateral exercise with the Australian and Japanese navies in the Indo-Pacific region.
MoD awards contract for carrier IFF Support to Leonardo
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2 million contract to Leonardo UK for the support of the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems on the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
British warship returns from combat with kill markings
The crew of HMS Diamond, a Type 45 Destroyer, shot down nine drones and a Houthi ballistic missile.
British warship home after downing missiles and drones
HMS Diamond shot down seven drones aimed at merchant vessels by the Houthis in Yemen – the most aerial threats neutralised by a Royal Navy warship in modern times in one day.
