UK previously considered leasing two American supply ships

In 2015, the Ministry of Defence explored the opportunity to lease two Auxiliary Cargo and Ammunition (T-AKE) support ships from the United States.

UK Defence Secretary stresses importance of NATO

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has emphasised the importance of international alliances and partnerships in the face of Russian aggression in Europe, particularly Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

British minehunter drone trailing uncrewed ops in Gulf

The Royal Navy's autonomous Motor Boat Harrier, which is designed to search for and detect underwater threats, has arrived in the Gulf region.

HMS Tamar visits Diego Garcia

As part of a visit to the British Indian Ocean Territory, HMS Tamar has made its way to Diego Garcia.

British Destroyer heading for NATO exercises after overhaul

HMS Duncan, following a significant overhaul and successful completion of the Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) off the south coast for a duration of five weeks, is now en route to participate in NATO exercises.

Jets land onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth for training

F-35B Lightning aircraft belonging to 207 Squadron recently departed RAF Marham to embark onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Drone shots show work on huge Glasgow frigate factory

Work has started on a huge expansion of the BAE Systems yard at Govan, with excavators currently filling in the old 'wet basin' to make way for a huge new 'frigate factory'.

Aircraft carrier departs Scotland

The aircraft carrier was recently at Glenmallan in Scotland, where it restocked its ammunition supply.

RFA Mounts Bay supports flying exercises

This week, RFA Mounts Bay has been providing support to 814 and 815 Naval Air Squadrons with day and night procedural flying exercises.

HMS Dauntless fires main gun for first time in 7 years

Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless recently conducted the first live firing of its 4.5" gun in seven years.

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