A quick note on the value of aircraft carriers
As symbols of military strength and global reach, and as valuable tools for supporting diplomatic and political objectives, aircraft carriers are a vital component of the UK's ability to shape and influence global events.
British carrier group returns home after North Sea exercise
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her strike group made up the northern 'arm' of Operation Achillean, which has also seen an amphibious task group spearheaded by HMS Albion exercising in the Mediterranean.
First drone photos of HMS Glasgow in the water
New images and videos show HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the Clyde, in the water for the first time.
HMS Glasgow in the water for the first time
HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the Clyde, has reached a major milestone as she successfully entered the water for the first-ever time today.
Britain awards contract for large crewless submarine
The submarine, in addition to being able to cover 1,000 miles in a single mission, can go deeper than the current submarine fleet.
Glasgow leaves Glasgow
Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow has left the shipyard in Glasgow that built her.
Despite funding concerns Type 32 Frigate still planned
A recent report from the NAO stated that the Royal Navy withdrew its plans for Type 32 frigates because of concerns about unaffordability. However, it has emerged that work on the project is continuing.
New images show new frigate HMS Glasgow before ‘launch’
Drone images show how HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the River Clyde, looks ahead of entering the water for the first time this week.
Huge increase in number of American submarines in Scotland
The number of sightings of American nuclear submarines visiting Scotland this year has doubled over the same period last year.
Aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ with Phalanx gun
HMS Queen Elizabeth has fired her Phalanx close-in weapon system as part of a training exercise.
