Royal Navy helicopters train with Portuguese counterparts
846 Naval Air Squadron recently participated in a joint exercise with 751 Squadron of the Portuguese Air Force, bolstering the longstanding relationship between the United Kingdom and Portugal.
BAE discuss safety issues relating to new carriers
In a recent presentation, BAE Systems unveiled a raft of advancements in fire safety and damage control for warship design, taking into account lessons learned from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers.
Scottish shipyards gear up for warship building boom
Between 2015 and 2035, Scottish shipyards are expected to construct 24 warships, with several already built and some in service.
Britain reasserts Indo-Pacific strategy in Singapore
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign, Commonwealth, & Development Office (FCDO) Minister of State, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, showcased the UK's commitment to the Indo-Pacific at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week.
British warship shadows Russian task group near UK waters
The Russian trio – guided-missile frigate Admiral Grigorovich and two Stereguschiy II-class corvettes, Soobrazitelny and Stoikiy - were also monitored by Typhoon jets and P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth.
SNMG2 gears up for exercise in Western Mediterranean
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) sailed from Naval Station Rota, Spain, on May 29th, 2023.
Britain’s new warship – A Type 83 Destroyer concept surfaces
A concept image, potentially showing Britain's new Type 83 Destroyer, emerged during a presentation at a naval conference.
UK assets ‘boost’ importance of Scottish bases to NATO
The strategic significance of Scotland's geographical location when combined with the UK's formidable defence capabilities is instrumental to Scotland and the UK's security, asserted Rt Hon James Heappey MP.
NATO concern over Faslane fate amid Scottish independence
Relocating the base for nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines from Faslane to a location further south would disrupt the base's strategic position.
British Sailor receives rare American accolade
This medal is rarely presented to non-Americans.
