American warship fires laser weapon
The USS Portland fired a high-energy laser weapon system, the most powerful ever put to sea, at a surface training target yesterday.
Type 83 Destroyer to enter concept phase next year
The Type 83 Destroyer project, the replacement for the Type 45, will enter the concept phase next year.
Royal Navy a ‘leading, globally deployable navy’ says report
The Royal Navy should be proud of its position as one of the leading global navies and its ability to deliver and operate two aircraft carriers, say the Defence Committee.
Royal Navy escort fleet ‘too small’ needs to ‘double’ says report
The Defence Committee has advised that the Royal Navy escort fleet "needs to double in size".
Royal Navy ships ‘fleet of porcupines’ says Defence Committee
"When ships do get to sea they act like porcupines - well-defended herbivores with limited offensive capabilities", according to the Defence Committee.
Defence Committee blast ‘unclear plans for F-35s and the aircraft carriers’
The Ministry of Defence has been told to provide clarity on carrier jet numbers and plans for uncrewed aircraft.
‘We’re going to need a bigger Navy’ says Defence Committee
The Defence Committee has published a report titled 'We’re going to need a bigger Navy' following the Committee’s inquiry 'The Navy: purpose and procurement'.
Ministry of Defence to buy up to 61 new intercept vessels
The Ministry of Defence is looking for up to 61 'Intercept & Escort Craft' to respond to incidents and board other vessels.
Minehunting drone delivered to Royal Navy for testing
The aim ultimately is to replace crewed Sandown and Hunt-class ships with autonomous systems.
Britain to deploy two aircraft carriers next year
British aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales will deploy together next year.
