Watch as British warship sails from Faslane at sunset
HMS Dragon has departed from Faslane under a glowing Scottish sunset to join the largest at-sea live-fire exercise in Europe—NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025.
Take it from the experts – a rebuttal
Following our article addressing recent commentary on the Royal Navy’s global role, Ian Proud has submitted a detailed response. We’ve published it in full as part of our commitment to fairness and open debate.
Missiles over Europe in massive live-fire drill
Missiles are flying and being intercepted over European waters as Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, NATO’s premier integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise, kicks off at sea.
U.S. tests naval response to rising threats in Europe
NATO & US forces just wrapped Euro-Atlantic 2025, a major naval wargame testing crisis response in Europe. The outcome? We’ll know soon — results are being analysed.
British warships ‘open fire’ in Mediterranean
Royal Navy warships HMS Richmond and HMS Dauntless have been sharpening their gunnery skills in the Mediterranean as part of the UK’s flagship global naval mission, Operation Highmast.
The Royal Navy is still a global force, not a spent one
The Royal Navy has problems but calling it a “regional force” ignores its global reach and role as a convening power. It’s not perfect but it’s not irrelevant.
British warship sails South China Sea despite China warning
Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Spey has concluded a 16-day multinational exercise in the South China Sea, working alongside Commonwealth partners to rehearse joint responses to regional threats, including the simulated defence of Malaysian territory.
UK officially confirms potential assault ship sale to Brazil
The UK Government has formally confirmed for the first time that it has signed a Statement of Intent with Brazil regarding the potential sale of HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships.
Sub infrastructure upgrades at Devonport in build phase
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future programme at HM Naval Base Devonport is moving from design into the construction phase, a milestone in efforts to restore and modernise the UK’s submarine maintenance capacity.
NATO ships, subs and aircraft hunt each other in Atlantic
Crews will alternate roles as hunter and hunted, challenging both submariners and surface forces to respond to rapidly shifting tactical environments.
