US Navy urges Britain to scrap cuts to the armed forces
In an unusual public intervention, the US Navy Secretary, Carlos Del Toro, has urged the United Kingdom to reconsider the scale and capabilities of its armed forces.
Status of the Type 45 Destroyer fleet
HMS Diamond, HMS Duncan and HMS Dauntless are all currently available for operations.
Charity ’13 Frigates being built in Scotland’ t-shirt launched
Our annual charity fundraising effort kicks off this year with a t-shirt proclaiming that, despite nonsense online, 13 frigates are, in fact, being built in Scotland.
US Central Command declares two Navy Seals deceased
Following a 10-day multinational search operation two US Navy Seals have been declared deceased.
Dreanought sub on track despite increased cost forecast
Despte a rise in forecasted costs, the Dreadnought submarine programme is 'on budget and on schedule'.
Clyde shipyard strike averted as contractors secure rise
Strike action involving over 30 members contracted to work on the new Type 26 Frigates on the Clyde has been called off after a significant pay victory.
British warships getting missile upgrade
The Ministry of Defence is to spend £405 million to upgrade the Sea Viper missile system currently being used by the Royal Navy to down drones over the Red Sea.
Royal Navy protect penguin population
Sailors aboard HMS Protector, a Royal Navy icebreaker, are working to prevent the spread of avian influenza to penguin colonies in Antarctica.
Royal Navy to buy more REMUS 300M drones
The Royal Navy has finalised its intent to award a £7.8 million contract to Huntington Ingalls Industries for the acquisition of six REMUS 300M drones.
British minehunters collide in Gulf, damage to be assessed
Video has emerged showing HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Bangor colliding in Bahrain.
