Submarine emerges from troubled refit delay
After an extended refit process that more than doubled its expected timeline, HMS Vanguard, a crucial component of the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent, has...
The current status of Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the current sea-going status of various Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels.
Report from Prospect proposes defence procurement overhaul
The report outlines a new set of rules to prioritise "the promotion and protection of sovereign capability in UK defence" and highlights the importance of UK design, build, maintenance, and repair for defence equipment.
Contract awarded for Type 31 Frigate facility
The £70 million Type 31 Mission System Shore Integration Facility will be outfitted with Type 31 mission systems equipment.
Drug bust in Middle East led by Royal Navy headed task force
Operating as part of Combined Task Force 150, the USS Paul Hamilton intercepted a suspicious vessel in the northern Arabian Sea in the early hours of Friday.
SNP criticised for absence at Clyde shipbuilding ceremony
The SNP has been criticised for failing to attend a shipbuilding ceremony at BAE Systems in Govan to mark the start of the construction of HMS Birmingham, as first reported by the Scottish Daily Express.
Royal Navy to the rescue of cyclone-hit Pacific Island
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Spey has stepped in to assist the inhabitants of Tanna, one of 80 islands in the Republic of Vanuatu, as they grapple with the aftermath of two devastating tropical cyclones.
British and Irish forces monitor Russian warship off Ireland
The Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force have been providing support to Irish forces by tracking Russian navy ships operating near Irish territory.
Escalating Nuclear Safety Concerns at Faslane
The Ferret's investigative reporting has recently shed light on a critical issue that deserves our immediate attention: the significant rise in nuclear safety incidents on the Clyde.
A brief guide to the UK’s nuclear weapons
This article summarises the key insights from a briefing paper, shedding light on the nation's nuclear posture, disarmament stance, and ongoing modernisation efforts.
