Commando Force not funded to ‘operate in high-threat’ areas
A recent report by the National Audit Office explicitly states that there is a lack of funding to enable the Commando Force to operate in high-threat maritime environments.
Government accused of ‘window dressing’ defence capabilities
"That is window dressing rather than having capability, is it not?", asked Kevan Jones MP.
UK decides not to follow French steps anonymising warships
The UK went even so far as to indirectly question France's compliance with international maritime law in removing pennant numbers from their warships.
Britain to get new deep space radar
The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) programme will provide 24/7 capability to see objects deep in space up to 22,000 miles away from earth.
Recent British shipbuilding contracts – A summary
Here's a summary of the key contracts.
Ukraine recap: naval success raises hopes
Ukraine recap: naval success raises hopes of advantage against Russia this winter.
British warship arrives in Baltic to deter Russia
HMS Richmond will be joined by a task force of Royal Navy ships to deter threats to critical undersea cables, pipelines and other assets.
British Destroyer heading to the Gulf
The deployment of Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond follows increasing concerns over maritime security at narrow sea trade routes.
British naval task force to deploy to Baltic area
A force of seven British naval vessels will deploy with allies early next month to jointly patrol areas with vulnerable undersea critical infrastructure.
Britain to deploy forces across Baltic to boost security
The Joint Expeditionary Force activity will take place in early December and "ensure a security presence, strengthening common efforts with NATO in the Baltic Sea region".
