Multi Role Support Ship funding and procurement update
MRSS will enter service in the early 2030s and be lean-crewed, with the precise crew requirement being confirmed during the concept phase.
NATO ships counter ‘hybrid threats’ during mine exercise
The coastline of the Balearic Archipelago served as an ideal training ground for the Spanish-led Mine Countermeasures (MCM) exercise ESP MINEX 24.
British warship sails to down missiles, drones over Red Sea
The Type 45 destroyer will relieve its sister ship HMS Diamond, which has been protecting shipping lanes in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks since before Christmas.
HMS Westminster confirmed for disposal
The Ministry of Defence has provided further details on the planned disposal of HMS Westminster, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate.
Britain commits £350m to Laser weapon programme
"The DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon will see £350 million in government investment by April 2027 to deliver minimum deployable capability."
UK remains tightlipped on if it will increase submarine fleet
While the Ministry of Defence has not explicitly stated plans to expand the number of nuclear-powered submarines, it has confirmed its ongoing commitment to enhancing the capabilities of its existing fleet.
Royal Navy fleet status snapshot
It is estimated that the Royal Navy has one carrier, two destroyers, five frigates and three submarines available to deploy.
Future of assault ships remains uncertain despite commitment
HMS Bulwark, initially set to return to the fleet after completing maintenance and upgrades, will now be maintained in a state of readiness, ready to be deployed only if necessary.
Spanish warship arrives in Scotland
The vessel is the flagship of a NATO maritime force.
Britain has full operational control over Trident
Despite what some may say, the UK has full operational control over its Trident nuclear weapons.
