British carriers on path towards autonomous aviation
British aircraft carriers will soon have, in addition to their F-35 jets, "highly capable, long range and long endurance surveillance and offensive strike platforms".
Type 31 Frigates to receive Mark 41 Vertical Launch Silo
"We intend to fit it also to our Type 31 frigates."
Huge fleet of NATO warships gathers off Scotland
The task group, currently the most powerful at sea anywhere on Earth, comprises over 20 ships and 35 aircraft, drawn from 13 NATO allies and partners.
BAE Systems expanding Barrow submarine facility
The Ramsden Dock Facility will be a 'Pre-Paint Outfitting Facility' for the next phase of submarine development in the boat build programme, featuring a Goliath crane, advanced noise and emission controls, and capacity for around 800 shift workers, with construction commencing in 2024.
Minister underscores importance of Indo-Pacific
Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, delivered a keynote speech at the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2023 and underscored the pivotal role of the UK's maritime security.
Aircraft carrier to return to duty by Autumn
HMS Prince of Wales, currently undergoing repairs in Rosyth, Scotland, is anticipated to resume full operational service by the autumn of this year.
Cartlidge talks maritime strength at Sea Power 2023
Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge stressed the importance of industrial revitalisation, technological innovation and international partnerships at the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference 2023.
British aircraft carrier sets sail from Portsmouth
HMS Queen Elizabeth has set sail from Portsmouth ahead of an upcoming Carrier Strike Group deployment.
Shadow Defence Secretary questions naval availability
During a parliamentary session, John Healey questioned the status of the UK's naval fleet, underscoring the importance of having Royal Navy ships at sea to safeguard Britain.
Defence Secretary dismisses SNP MP ‘armoured ships’ claim
Patrick Grady's use of the term 'armoured', a dated descriptor from the era of battleships and cruisers, appears to be a repeated talking point among SNP MPs with multiple MPs now suddenly using the strange term.
