British ship ‘opens fire’ with 30mm cannon in Gulf

HMS Middleton, a Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel, has undertaken training in the Persian Gulf, firing her 30mm cannon.

Royal Marines undertake weapons training on warship

Royal Marines sniper and boarding teams from 42 Commando were seen honing their skills aboard destroyer HMS Duncan.

British destroyer ‘fights off’ Harrier jets in Mediterranean exercise

During an air defence exercise, Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan fought off attacks from Harrier jets flying from the USS Wasp..

Thales to test passive hull-mounted sonar on XL-UUV drone

Thales has secured a contract from Naval Group to test a passive hull-mounted sonar designed for autonomous operation on an extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XL-UUV) demonstrator.

British Destroyer ‘sole escort’ for American assault ship

HMS Duncan, a Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer, has been operating as the sole escort vessel for the US Amphibious Ready Group in the Eastern Mediterranean.

UK considers Kongsberg Vanguard for mine hunting motherships

This contract aims to investigate whether the pre-existing commercial ship design can serve as a viable foundation for the UK's mine hunter mothership fleet.

Royal Navy has ‘too few’ warships says Minister

The Earl of Minto recognised the shortfall of warships in the Royal Navy.

New images show progress on huge Glasgow shipbuilding hall

Drone shots illustrate the rapid progress being made on the newest addition to the Glasgow skyline: the massive shipbuilding hall, or 'frigate factory', being built at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan.

Belgian minehunter to join Ukrainian Navy spotted in London

Belgian minehunter Narcis has been spotted in London ahead of its transfer to Ukraine.

HMS Tamar Joins Tonga International Fleet Review

HMS Tamar proudly announced its participation in the Tonga International Fleet Review via Twitter this week.

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