Type 32 Frigates remain in concept phase awaiting review
For now, attention remains focused on the delivery of the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.
UK steel use in warships under review as strategy evolves
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the last Royal Navy vessels built primarily from British steel were the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
New British nuclear missile sub entering service in 2030s
The Ministry of Defence has again confirmed that the Dreadnought-class submarine programme remains on track, with the first of class, HMS Dreadnought, expected to enter service in the early 2030s.
Commando drone project to boost Arctic combat power
Through the DroneWorx initiative, the integration of drones is becoming a significant force multiplier within Commando operations — enhancing situational awareness, reach, and agility on the battlefield.
No decisions yet on submarine floating dry docks
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no procurement decisions have yet been made for the floating dry docks required under Programme Euston, with a full market assessment planned as requirements continue to develop.
Radakin: Royal Navy growing, RAF steady, Army shrinking
Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff has acknowledged that the Armed Forces are continuing to shrink by “about two to three hundred” personnel each month, but expressed cautious optimism that the trend is beginning to stabilise.
UK aims to cut major procurement from six years to two
The Ministry of Defence plans to cut the time for major procurement from six years to two, system upgrades from three years to one, and introduce a rapid three-month process for urgent battlefield innovations.
Fighter jet ‘falls off’ American supercarrier in Red Sea
The incident occurred earlier today as the aircraft was being towed within the carrier’s hangar.
Type 31 frigate programme advances as warship nears launch
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the construction of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates is progressing well, with the lead ship HMS Venturer approaching a major milestone.
Small cut to Royal Marines training budget confirmed
"In the last 12 months planned expenditure on Royal Marines training was reduced by 1.8% as part of wider Departmental action to manage pressure on in-year budgets", according to a Parliamentary question written response.
