UK signs for Aster 30 Block 1 anti-ballistic missile weapons
The new contract amendment will oversee the conversion of Aster 30 missiles to the Aster 30 B1 Naval UK standard, as well as the development of autopilot software and logistics updates.
Royal Navy seeking ‘loitering munitions’ for ships
Loitering munitions, weapons that can 'loiter' above a battlefield and wait for their target, are being sought by the Royal Navy to enhance the capabilities of its warships.
BBC announces new aircraft carrier documentary
The new documentary follows HMS Queen Elizabeth on a 20,000-mile round trip from Portsmouth to the South China Sea as part of a task force of destroyers, frigates and supply ships.
Medics test ‘air ambulance’ concept on aircraft carrier
The new Maritime Medical Emergency Response Team (MMERT) flies a small team of casualty experts directly to the injured person by helicopter, provides on-the-spot life-saving care.
NATO naval units increase readiness in Baltic Sea
Twenty-three vessels and nearly 5,000 troops participated in different scenarios throughout the exercise in the Gulf of Finland.
NATO exercise demonstrates naval electronic warfare capability
Dynamic Guard 22-2 is an electronic warfare exercise that provides tactical training for the NATO Response Force and Allied national units.
British Commandos board vessel during exercise
Royal Navy helicopters and Royal Marines pounced on RFA Argus during boarding operations training alongside Algerian counterparts.
What are the black sections on the Type 26 Frigate hull?
The Type 26 Frigate is an advanced submarine-hunting vessel, and by virtue of that fact, the class needs to have a low acoustic signature.
A quick note on the value of aircraft carriers
As symbols of military strength and global reach, and as valuable tools for supporting diplomatic and political objectives, aircraft carriers are a vital component of the UK's ability to shape and influence global events.
British carrier group returns home after North Sea exercise
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her strike group made up the northern 'arm' of Operation Achillean, which has also seen an amphibious task group spearheaded by HMS Albion exercising in the Mediterranean.
