New leadership for Maritime Reserves
Command of the UK Maritime Reserves, consisting of 3,270 men and women, transitioned to Commodore Jo Adey July 31, 2023.
Royal Navy patrol boats navigate Scottish canals
The patrol boats involved, HMS Charger, Smiter, Biter, and Blazer, hosted undergraduate students from various UK universities.
BAE Systems experiences stellar first half of 2023
The company reported significant growth across key financial areas, citing an uptick in sales and an increased backlog of orders.
HMS Duncan leads NATO drill to counter minefield threats
The implication is clear: NATO is keenly aware of the risk of adversaries using sea mines or coastal forces to block these crucial shipping routes, and is ensuring forces are prepared.
Russian disinformation and British aircraft carriers
Russian English language channels on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms had boasted that HMS Prince of Wales had been scrapped, even though the vessel is now at sea.
British helicopter lands on world’s largest warship
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has become the first British aircraft to land on the world's largest warship, the USS Gerald R Ford, as detailed in recent tweets.
Third American nuclear sub visits Scotland in two weeks
HMNB Clyde near Glasgow, often called Faslane, has seen an influx of Amercan nuclear submarines conducting routine operations.
UK to sign major deal with BAE for new nuclear submarine class
Plans have surfaced indicating the Ministry of Defence's intent to soon contract BAE Systems for the 'Detailed Design and Long Lead Items' phase of a new class of British nuclear submarine.
Ferguson Marine shipyard eyes new orders
Alongside work on the Type 26 Frigate programme, the yard hopes to build support vessels and patrol craft.
British destroyer conducts exercises off Colombian coast
HMS Dauntless has been deployed to the Caribbean Sea to counter drug smuggling in collaboration with the US Coast Guard, while also providing support to British Overseas Territories during the region’s hurricane season from June to November.
