What do HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark do?
With the speculation surrounding the future of the Albion class, we take a look at what they do and why they're important.
Harland & Wolff cuts first steel on new vessel
In a contract valued at approximately £800,000, Harland & Wolff will deliver a specialist cable barge that will enter service in HMNB Portsmouth.
Work starts on new shipbuilding academy in Glasgow
The academy, being built by BAE Systems on the River Clyde, will accelerate the modernisation of Glasgow’s historic shipbuilding industry.
Personnel shortage calls into question Royal Navy deployment
Martin Docherty-Hughes MP voiced concerns over the sustainability of the UK's military operations in light of a significant drop in navy personnel and recruitment rates.
Government refuse to confirm fate of assault ships
Amid speculation that the Defence Secretary aims to retire both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark from active service, the Government has claimed "no final decision" has been made on the ship's futures.
UK Mine Countermeasures Force sails through Strait of Hormuz
The UK Mine Countermeasures Force has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
NATO Operation Sea Guardian teams ‘board’ ship
The exercise involved a team from the Turkish Maritime Special Operations Force.
British frigate deloys to Gulf to bolster UK presence
HMS Richmond has set sail from Plymouth to provide resilience to the UK’s presence in the Gulf.
Royal Navy Wildcats to ‘unleash full potential’ in 2024
According to the Royal Navy, its fleet of Wildcat maritime attack helicopters is poised to reach its "true potential" in 2024.
BAE to be awarded £1m contract for Sonar 2117 support
The system provides the crew of naval vessels with an assessment of the risk to marine life caused by sonar operations.
