Royal Navy reports minor fires, all quickly extinguished

Luke Pollard MP inquired about the frequency of fires on Royal Navy warships from 2020 to the present year.

Carrier has ‘no permanent damage’ after fire

It has been confirmed that no permanent damage was caused to HMS Queen Elizabeth after a recent fire.

Ferguson Marine chief sacked, more ferry delays likely

Ferguson Marine, the company tasked with the construction of two CalMac ferries and parts for new frigates, has terminated the contract of its Chief Executive, David Tydeman, in a bid to safeguard the firm's future.

NATO warships ‘showcase ironclad alliance’ in Stockholm

"With a persistent Russian threat and the ongoing war in Ukraine, there has never been a more important time to reinforce our system of collective defence."

Royal Navy warships to get new decoy launchers

A new contract worth £135 million will equip the Royal Navy with new decoy launchers to counter missile and drone threats.

Alba Party raise concerns over extended submarine patrols

Alba Party General Secretary Chris McEleny has expressed concern over extended Trident submarine patrols & the financial cost of the programme, urging a reevaluation.

Britain developing new nuclear warhead

The United Kingdom has confirmed that it is developing a 'replacement UK sovereign nuclear warhead' for its Trident missiles.

Out of service date confirmed for aircraft carriers

The Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers are planned to remain in service until 2069.

Australia selects BAE to build nuclear powered submarines

SSN-AUKUS will be one of the largest, most powerful and advanced attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.

Royal Navy to 3D print spare parts for ships

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for two advanced 3D metal printers as part of an effort to enhance its manufacturing capabilities.

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Hormuz shipping falls 90 percent with 20,000 sailors trapped

The Royal Navy maritime monitoring team has warned that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by more than 90 per cent, with 850 merchant ships and around 20,000 sailors trapped inside the Gulf and unable to leave.