Britain takes part in 60 nation Middle East naval exercise
The combined training includes 9,000 personnel and up to 50 ships from more than 60 partner nations.
British warship monitors Russian fleet through Channel
HMS Argyll has monitored Russian vessels passing through the English Channel on their way to exercises outside of Irish waters.
British aircraft carrier ‘on standby’ if tensions with Russia rise
HMS Prince of Wales, the command ship for NATO’s Response Force, is on standby to move within hours should tensions with Russia rise further.
NATO warships conduct patrol of Baltic Sea
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 is currently on a scheduled patrol of the Baltic Sea.
UK purchases additional ‘Remus 100M’ underwater drones
The Royal Navy plans to award a £2 million contract to HII Unmanned Systems for the purchase of additional REMUS 100M autonomous underwater vehicles.
British warship delivers aid to Pacific island of Tonga
HMS Spey has delivered critical water and medical supplies to Tonga in the wake of a catastrophic tsunami.
Military takes command of Border Force vessels in the Channel
The Ministry of Defence has assumed command and control responsibilities for Border Force vessels assigned to the English Channel to counter migrant crossings.
Russia to hold live fire naval exercise off coast of Ireland
Russia is planning to hold a live fire naval exercise off the southwest coast of Ireland in early February.
British warships escort Russian fleet through English Channel
HMS Dragon and HMS Tyne have escorted Russian amphibious assault vessels through the English Channel.
Russian amphibious assault flotilla to transit English Channel
The Russian amphibious assault flotilla is heading towards the English Channel and is expected to head for the Black Sea amid mounting tensions with Ukraine.
