American Destroyer rescues Turkish vessel
The USS Ross conducted emergency search-and-rescue operations for a civilian Turkish vessel in the Sea of Marmara.
Royal Navy awards contract for large autonomous submarine
Plymouth-based MSubs Ltd are to provide the Royal Navy with a 30-metre underwater vehicle with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles.
RFA Fort Victoria returns to sea following dry-docking at Cammell Laird
One of the largest vessels operated by the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fort Victoria, has returned to sea following a dry-docking period at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead.
Type 31 Frigate ‘may or may not’ be fitted with anti-ship missiles
The Type 31 Frigate could potentially only be fitted with an air defence missile system and a range of guns.
BAE secures $188m contract for US Navy AEGIS Combat System
BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year $188.2 million contract to provide the U.S. Navy’s AEGIS Technical Representative organisation with support.
US Navy accepts delivery of future ‘mini F-35 carrier’ USS Tripoli
The US Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Tripoli, the newest aircraft focussed America class amphibious assault ship, from Huntington Ingalls Industries.
British forces ramp up preparations for Exercise Cold Response
Combined British and Dutch elements of the Norwegian-led task group heading for Arctic exercises have assembled in southern Norway.
Royal Navy take part in Omani mine warfare exercise
Four ships and more than 200 sailors led Britain’s involvement in an international test of allied sea power in the Middle East, say the Royal Navy.
UK to replace nuclear warheads
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced the start of a new nuclear warhead replacement programme.
£330 million sonar contract for Dreadnought submarines
The Dreadnought sonar system will be developed at BAE sites in Templecombe, Somerset, and Stockport.
