British assault ship sails for the Arctic
HMS Albion is heading for the Arctic to act as the spearhead of amphibious/commando forces taking part in Exercise Cold Response
COVID-19 causes slight delay to Type 26 Frigate build
Technical difficulties in a number of key areas caused programme slippage, these were exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions.
Dreadnought nuclear missile submarine ‘progressing well’
Due to the impact of COVID-19, 'Delivery Phase 2' was extended to March this year.
Future Cruise/Anti–Ship missile project moves forward
The project, originally believed to be one missile able to strike ships and land targets, now appears to have become two distinct missiles. One is a supersonic anti-ship missile and the other is a subsonic cruise missile.
British warships monitor Russian vessels near UK
Frigates HMS Kent, HMS Argyll and HMS Northumberland plus survey ship HMS Echo and patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn monitored Russian naval activity across 100's of miles.
How many naval ships are to be built in Scotland?
The total number of warships to be built in Scottish shipyards post-referendum up to 2035 now stands at 24, more than the 13 'promised' by politicians.
Plans to order next batch of frigates on the Clyde confirmed
Procurement of the second batch of Type 26 Frigates on the Clyde has been confirmed by the UK Government.
Newest British nuclear sub completes practice dive
Astute class nuclear powered hunter-killer submarine HMS Anson has completed her first practice dive in dock.
Hull of first Type 31 Frigate begins to take shape in Scotland
The hull of HMS Venturer, the first of the new Type 31 Frigates in build for the Royal Navy in Rosyth near Edinburgh, is starting to make progress.
Royal Navy aiming to become a global leader in hypersonic weapons
The First Sea Lord has said that the Royal Navy is aiming to become "a global leader in hypersonic weapons".
