Would shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?
If Scotland became independent, the country would not be able to build warships for the UK.
Turkey blocks passage of two former British ships to Ukraine
"The mine-hunting ships donated to Ukraine by the United Kingdom will not be allowed to pass through the Turkish Straits to the Black Sea as long as the war continues."
British naval vessel delivers Gaza aid
The first UK maritime shipment of aid for Gaza has arrived in Egypt, carrying almost 90 tonnes of thermal blankets and other essential items.
American assault ships enter Eastern Mediterranean Sea
The USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall and USS Mesa Verde will re-aggregate as the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Mediterranean.
Russian media urges Putin to attack British warship
Russian media has issued threats against Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond.
Britain ‘will not hesitate’ to take action in Red Sea
Britain plans to coordinate with Western allies, including the United States and possibly another European nation, to execute targeted missile strikes.
NATO conducts maritime patrols near the Strait of Gibraltar
Ships, submarines and aircraft of 8 NATO nations directly supported the Operation Sea Guardian throughout the year 2023 with a total of 379 sailing days and 86 air sorties flown.
Boeing delivers first Orca XL submarine drone
Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy following acceptance testing completion this month.
Britain hands over command of NATO task group to Italy
In Taranto, Royal Navy Commodore Paul Stroude handed over command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Italian Navy Rear Admiral Pasquale Esposito.
World’s largest carrier arrives in Eastern Mediterranean
The U.S. Secretary of Defense reiterated the importance of the Carrier Strike Group's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and its contribution to regional deterrence.
