HMS Diamond ‘not enough missiles’ for sustained fight
"It's almost comical to think about targeting HMS Diamond, of all ships, with a missile. It's like deciding to punch Muhammad Ali and expecting to land a decent hit."
British Commandos deploy to Arctic to boost security
More than a thousand troops, including the Commando Helicopter Force, are bound for the the northern borders of NATO.
Polish Armaments Group sign agreements with UK firms
An agreement between MBDA UK and the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) was signed this week.
Sea Ceptor missile chosen for Poland’s new frigates
The Sea Ceptor system will incorporate a quad-packing solution in the ships Mk41 Vertical Launching System, enabling a high load-out.
HMS Mersey gets new paint job
The work involves the application of the 'Western Approaches' paint scheme, a nod to naval history and tactics employed during World War II.
Britain to deploy Carrier Strike Group to India next year
The UK's Littoral Response Group will sail to Indian Ocean Region later this year, with plans for the Carrier Strike Group to visit the following year.
Tomahawk missiles take out Houthi radar site
The USS Carney (DDG-64) launched Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles against a Houthi radar site in Yemen at 3:45 a.m. the day after the U.S. and United Kingdom strikes across Yemen.
Defence Committee announces session on assault ships
The Defence Committee will hold an evidence session on recent reports that Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is considering retiring HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.
Largest attack on Royal Navy warship in decades
British warship, Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond, shot down seven incoming attack drones with her missiles and guns
Drone shot down over British aircraft carrier in Sweden
In mid-October, HMS Queen Elizabeth was in Gothenburg when a drone entered the protected area around the warship and was eliminated.
