The bond between HMS Prince of Wales and Liverpool
For the ship’s crew and Commanding Officer, Captain Will Blackett, the significance of this relationship goes far beyond the ceremonial.
Commandos hone vehicle interdiction with helicopter support
Commandos worked with Wildcats and Merlins from the Commando Helicopter Force to hone vehicle interdiction drills.
We went onboard Britain’s new flagship
As HMS Prince of Wales embarks on her new chapter, Captain Blackett summed up the crew’s sentiment simply: "We’re ready to go".
An interview with HMS Prince of Wales’ Captain Will Blackett
We spoke to Captain Will Blackett about the ship's role as flagship, its connection to Liverpool, and what the sight of a British carrier means to adversaries and allies alike.
BAE Systems unveils record £1bn skills investment
The defence giant also plans to hire more than 2,400 new apprentices, undergraduates, and graduates next year, bringing the total number in training to a 6,500 – around 15% of its UK workforce.
British warship ‘defends coast of Europe’ from missiles
HMS Dauntless has returned to Portsmouth after a successful deployment defending Europe’s western coast during Exercise Sky Shark.
Royal Navy announce the ships and crews to win awards
The Royal Navy has announced and celebrated the achievements of its Surface Fleet in the annual SURFLOT Excellence Awards, recognising standout performances across a demanding year of operations.
HMS Medway strengthens UK commitment to Caribbean
Beyond disaster response, HMS Medway plays a role in regional security.
HMS Prince of Wales to take over as Britain’s flagship
HMS Prince of Wales will assume the role of the UK’s flagship next week during her visit to Liverpool, taking over from her sister ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Time to unleash the Joint Expeditionary Force’s potential
In this article, Robert Clark argues that it's time to unleash the full potential of the Joint Expeditionary Force to stabilise Europe. With Poland, Ukraine, and the UK at the forefront, the JEF can redefine European security.
