Royal Navy explores drones for maritime range clearance
The Royal Navy has issued a prior information notice seeking industry input on the use of uncrewed aerial systems for maritime range clearance, as it looks to reduce its dependence on crewed aircraft.
Leonardo proves Open Digital Platform in Royal Navy trials
Leonardo has successfully demonstrated its Open Digital Platform in anti-submarine warfare trials using an autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle, in a series of tests organised by the Ministry of Defence under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
British naval ship sails for Caribbean drugs mission
HMS Trent has departed for the Caribbean, where the patrol ship will conduct counter-narcotics operations, provide humanitarian disaster relief support during hurricane season.
BAE Systems reports strong start to 2026 as orders flow
BAE Systems has reported strong operational and financial performance in the first four months of 2026 and maintained its full year guidance, with the company pointing to increased defence spending across all its key markets.
Naval chiefs visit Belfast as FSS investment continues
The head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Director of Naval Acquisition have visited Navantia UK's Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.
British carrier deploys to northern waters to deter Russia
HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland to begin a deployment to Nordic waters and the High North after spending the bank holiday weekend loading ammunition and supplies.
L3Harris wins Miecznik frigate management system deal
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide its Integrated Platform Management System for Poland's new Miecznik-class frigates, in a contract awarded by state-owned shipyard PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.
Royal Navy maintains unbroken watch on Russian warship
Royal Navy warships and helicopters maintained an unbroken watch on a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels around UK waters throughout April.
US approves huge submarine weapons systems sale to Britain
The US has approved a USD 1 billion sale to the UK covering AUKUS submarine weapons systems, vertical deployment tubes and embedded personnel to support the joint design of the next generation nuclear-powered attack submarine.
Britain needs more Scottish built frigates MP warns
The MP for Dunfermline and Dollar has warned that Britain should consider itself already in conflict with Russia and that the UK needs more Type 31 frigates to meet the threat.
