British naval ship sails for Caribbean drugs mission

HMS Trent has departed for the Caribbean, where the patrol ship will conduct counter-narcotics operations, provide humanitarian disaster relief support during hurricane season.

BAE Systems reports strong start to 2026 as orders flow

BAE Systems has reported strong operational and financial performance in the first four months of 2026 and maintained its full year guidance, with the company pointing to increased defence spending across all its key markets.
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Naval chiefs visit Belfast as FSS investment continues

The head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Director of Naval Acquisition have visited Navantia UK's Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

British carrier deploys to northern waters to deter Russia

HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland to begin a deployment to Nordic waters and the High North after spending the bank holiday weekend loading ammunition and supplies.
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L3Harris wins Miecznik frigate management system deal

L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide its Integrated Platform Management System for Poland's new Miecznik-class frigates, in a contract awarded by state-owned shipyard PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.
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Royal Navy maintains unbroken watch on Russian warship

Royal Navy warships and helicopters maintained an unbroken watch on a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels around UK waters throughout April.
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US approves huge submarine weapons systems sale to Britain

The US has approved a USD 1 billion sale to the UK covering AUKUS submarine weapons systems, vertical deployment tubes and embedded personnel to support the joint design of the next generation nuclear-powered attack submarine.

Britain needs more Scottish built frigates MP warns

The MP for Dunfermline and Dollar has warned that Britain should consider itself already in conflict with Russia and that the UK needs more Type 31 frigates to meet the threat.
Panel of uniformed military officers seated at a blue NATO table with flags, microphones, and water bottles during a conference briefing.

NATO naval chiefs meet at Northwood to discuss force future

NATO's Allied Maritime Command hosted chiefs of navy, fleet commanders and senior leaders from across the Alliance at its annual Maritime Operational Commanders' Conference at its headquarters in Northwood.

Ferguson Marine plans yard expansion with new build hall

Ferguson Marine has begun ground investigation work at its Port Glasgow shipyard ahead of a potential major expansion, as the company eyes new facilities and additional land to grow Scotland's shipbuilding capacity.