French vessel tows British assault ship through the Channel
The FS Garonne hauled HMS Albion through the English Channel to assess the French vessels pulling strength and abilities as part of a testing exercise.
UK spends £100 million to improve naval electronic warfare capabilities
This is the first phase of a £500-million 'Maritime Electronics Warfare Programme' to improve electronic warfare capabilities on Type 45, 26 and 31 warships, as well as the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
Drones could ‘allow’ Britain to create a second carrier air wing
A hybrid force of both jets and drones could "allow the opportunity" for Britain to put an air wing on both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales at the same time.
Details of HMS Diamond’s maintenance in Taranto revealed
Vice Admiral Chris Gardner has confirmed that "it was a propulsion problem".
Former Royal Navy chief ‘would be wonderful to have a bigger Navy’
Former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has stated that it "would be wonderful to have a bigger Navy" but believes the fleet can achieve its current taskings.
New British Type 83 Destroyer to enter concept phase next year
The Royal Navy intends to formally commence the concept phase for Type 83 in early 2022 with the assessment phase to follow in due course.
New First Sea Lord takes post
Admiral Sir Ben Key has taken over from Admiral Tony Radakin as First Sea Lord.
More details emerge about the Type 32 Frigate
More details about the Type 32 Frigate project have emerged as it is announced the warship has entered its concept design phase.
Bangladesh to buy five warships from Britain
The deal was reportedly done on the side lines of the COP26 conference in Glasgow on Wednesday.
UK stops interim anti-ship missile project
The interim anti-ship missile wold have filled the gap between Harpoon retiring and the 'Future Cruise/Anti–Ship Weapon' entering service.
