British ship drops anchor in Sri Lanka for maiden visit

British ship HMS Spey has arrived in Sri Lanka for the first time to celebrate 75 years of relations between the two countries.

American assault ship arrives in the UK

The USS Gunston Hall, a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship has arrived in Portsmouth for a scheduled port visit prior to their participation in Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.

Work on ‘affordability’ of Multi-Role Support Ship ongoing

"The Multi-Role Support Ship Programme is currently in its pre-concept phase. The focus is on determining the requirement and on setting the programme up for success ,with work ongoing to ensure affordability."

Costs and locations of British patrol ship deployments

New data reveals the global deployment of the UK's River class ships and their deployment costs, with annual running and maintenance expenses reaching over £105 million.

Rosyth frigate project sustaining 1,250 jobs

The construction of the Royal Navy's Type 31 fleet will sustain approximately 1,250 skilled jobs at Babcock's Rosyth shipyard and create 150 new apprenticeships.

Royal Marines get revamped raiding craft

Although a stop-gap, in the long run Commando Forces are developing a boat that will replace the ORC, CRC and larger Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel.

Drone shots show progress of new frigate in Glasgow

HMS Cardiff, and the frigate factory beside the Type 26 Frigate, are currently under construction in Govan, Glasgow.

HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond in Red Sea

As Houthi attacks against commercial vessels continue, Royal Navy warship HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.

RFA Mounts Bay conducts flying training

RFA Mounts Bay conducted a variety of serials, including flying and a MOBEX, to ensure the vessel is "ready for anything".

HMS Hurworth hones mine hunting skills

HMS Hurtworth and her crew recently conducted sonar testing, deployment of their mine clearance divers, drill mine lay practice and deployment of their mine disposal system.

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