A breakdown of British forces deploying in Europe
With the news that 20,000 British troops, tanks, artillery, jets, attack helicopters, submarines, warships and even an aircraft carrier are to deploy around Europe, we take a look at what is going where.
Britain deploying 20,000 troops across Europe to deter Russia
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that 20,000 service personnel from the British Armed Forces will deploy across Europe to take part in Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
German Navy hands over NATO task force command to Spain
German Navy Rear Admiral Thorsten Marx has handed over command of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) to his Spanish successor, Rear Admiral Joaquín Ruiz Escagedo.
Stunning shots show HMS Penzance as ship leaves service
Drone shots taken by expert photographer Dave Cullen show HMS Penzance in Leith as the Sandown class minehunter leaves Royal Navy service.
HMS Diamond ‘not enough missiles’ for sustained fight
"It's almost comical to think about targeting HMS Diamond, of all ships, with a missile. It's like deciding to punch Muhammad Ali and expecting to land a decent hit."
British Commandos deploy to Arctic to boost security
More than a thousand troops, including the Commando Helicopter Force, are bound for the the northern borders of NATO.
Polish Armaments Group sign agreements with UK firms
An agreement between MBDA UK and the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) was signed this week.
Sea Ceptor missile chosen for Poland’s new frigates
The Sea Ceptor system will incorporate a quad-packing solution in the ships Mk41 Vertical Launching System, enabling a high load-out.
HMS Mersey gets new paint job
The work involves the application of the 'Western Approaches' paint scheme, a nod to naval history and tactics employed during World War II.
Britain to deploy Carrier Strike Group to India next year
The UK's Littoral Response Group will sail to Indian Ocean Region later this year, with plans for the Carrier Strike Group to visit the following year.
