American supercarrier downs drones with new laser weapon
The U.S. Navy has conducted live-fire testing of a containerised laser weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
New Scottish forum launched to shape security debate
Former MP and defence spokesman Stewart McDonald launches Scottish Security Dialogue, a new cross-party forum on security and resilience in Scotland.
UK assessing Aster missile for Mk41 launch system
The Royal Navy is continuing to assess the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk41 vertical launch system as part of wider efforts to expand missile flexibility.
US warship fires on vessel during blockade enforcement
U.S. forces have disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Arabian Sea after it did not comply with warnings, with the USS Spruance using her five inch gun.
Former carrier captain to run marathon for veteran charity
Former HMS Prince of Wales commanding officer Will Blackett is raising funds for Tom Harrison House by running the 2026 London Marathon.
British aircraft carrier back at sea
HMS Queen Elizabeth has left Rosyth following her extended maintenance period and is now in the Firth of Forth, with the aircraft carrier expected to head out to sea in the coming days.
The crisis behind Britain’s record-breaking submarine patrols
A 205-day Vanguard patrol has exposed the mounting industrial strain behind the UK's nuclear deterrent
Babcock extends Royal Navy support contract
The extension maintains the full scope of the existing contract, covering ship engineering delivery and management for platforms including Type 23 frigates, amphibious ships, Sandown-class minehunters and landing craft.
British aircraft carrier set to return to sea shortly
HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to depart Rosyth following an extended maintenance period, with temporary airspace restrictions in place over the Firth of Forth ahead of her sailing.
NATO pushes underwater internet concept into operations
NATO efforts to build a common underwater network are moving beyond a technical architecture and into a broader operational and organisational model, according to a discussion at #UDT2026.
