HMS Somerset and Merlin train for in-flight refuelling ops
HMS Somerset, one of the Royal Navy's Type 23 frigates, has returned to sea with the Flying Tigers—Fleet Air Arm's 814 Naval Air Squadron.
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Challenges persist for Clyde Infrastructure Programme
According to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report 2023-24, the programme has retained its Amber Delivery Confidence Assessment, highlighting ongoing challenges in execution.
Astute submarine programme ‘overcoming challenges’
The Astute-class submarine programme remains on track to deliver all seven boats despite ongoing challenges, as highlighted in the Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report 2023-24.
Type 31 Frigate progresses amid challenges
The Type 31 Frigate Programme continues to move forward despite facing challenges that have extended its timeline.
The project, which aims to deliver a fleet of...
Images show HMS Somerset refuel at sea with RFA Tidesurge
HMS Somerset and RFA Tidesurge recently conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS), a vital effort ensuring the Royal Navy's ability to sustain its operations without returning to port.
UK to expand strategic sealift capability with more ships
The UK is expanding its fleet of four Point-class vessels to six modern 'Strategic Sealift – Future' ships, enhancing its capacity to transport heavy military equipment, ammunition, and sensitive cargo globally.
Type 26 Frigate faces amber rating but remains on schedule
The Type 26 Global Combat Ship Programme retains its Amber Delivery Confidence Assessment (DCA) according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report 2023-24.
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Submarine nuclear core project faces ‘challenges’
The Core Production Capability programme, tasked with delivering safe nuclear reactor cores for the UK’s submarine fleet, remains under pressure as highlighted in the latest Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report.
Mine Hunting Capability Programme ‘on track’
The Mine Hunting Capability Programme, which aims to transition from traditional mine countermeasures vessels to Maritime Autonomous Systems, remains at Amber in the latest Infrastructure and Projects Authority annual report.
How much defence spending stays in the United Kingdom?
Of the £20.68 billion in spending recorded by the Ministry of Defence over the past 12 months, 19% of contracts had a known location, with 78% of this amount allocated to suppliers based in the United Kingdom.
