UK putting both aircraft carriers to sea at the same time

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth will soon both be at sea.

Labour gov reaffirms commitment to Trident in Scotland

Speaking in Scotland, Defence Secretary John Healey reiterated the government's commitment to the UK's nuclear deterrent when he toured a Vanguard-class submarine returning from patrol.

Britain proposes removing expiry date from UK-US nuke pact

The UK government has proposed amendments to the UK-US Mutual Defence Agreement, including the removal of expiry provisions, to enhance ongoing nuclear cooperation ahead of the 2024 deadline.

British firm aiming to support Polish submarine project

Babcock International Group has announced its readiness to contribute to Poland's emerging ORKA submarine programme, which is gaining momentum.

Officers and crew strike to ‘fight for survival’ of RFA

Today, officers and crew members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary took strike action for the second consecutive day, coinciding with Merchant Navy Day.

BAE secures contract to modernise American warship

BAE Systems in the U.S. has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to modernise the USS Halsey, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.

Royal Navy patrol boats take on NATO warships

In this year's Sandy Coast exercise, the Royal Navy vessels will assume the role of "bad guys," attempting to disrupt the operations of NATO's Mine Countermeasures Group 1.

Change of command at NATO submarines command

COMSUBNATO is responsible for the operational command of Allied submarines assigned to NATO.

British troops deploy to Korean Peninsula

This deployment is notable, as it was the first time the Royal Marines have been in the area since the Korean War.

British aircraft carrier to sail from Portsmouth today

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is scheduled to leave Portsmouth today at 12:10 PM, following her return from repairs and upgrades earlier this year.

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