RFA recruitment crisis – A decade of missed targets
The data indicates that simply 'throwing money at the problem' is not rectifying the recruitment issues, as even when the spending on recruitment rises, intake still falls.
Royal Navy scrap plans to test laser weapon on frigate
The test of a directed energy weapon on a Type 23 frigate was scrapped to reallocate resources and focus on the wider Directed Energy Weapons Programme.
Assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark to remain in service
Both ships were reported to have been considered for early retirement to free up sailors for other vessels amid a recruitment crisis in the armed forces.
Britain to test fire Trident nuclear missile
HMS Vanguard, one of the Royal Navy's four Trident nuclear weapon-carrying submarines, will shortly conduct the test firing of an unarmed Trident D5 ballistic missile in the Atlantic Ocean.
Defence Committee welcomes assurances on assault ships
HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark will remain in service well into the 2030s.
New ship arrives at new home Faslane naval base
RFA Stirling Castle, a new vessel that will operate autonomous minehunting vessels as a 'mothership', has arrived at her new home HMNB Clyde in Scotland.
British warship downs drone sent to attack it
HMS Diamond has engaged a Houthi attack drone targeting the vessel in the Red Sea, with no damage to Diamond or her crew reported.
Royal Navy facilitates research in Antarctica
HMS Protector recently undertook a mission to Antarctica, hosting two researchers from the University of Portsmouth.
US General visits Faslane naval base
General Anthony Cotton, Commander of US Strategic Command, recently paid a visit to the United Kingdom to acquaint himself with Britain's nuclear capabilities.
Royal Navy progress autonomous minehunting ops
The Royal Navy has reported significant progress in the domain of minehunting through the use of autonomous systems.
