An update on the Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme
A newly published report from the Ministry of Defence outlines the progress made on the Dreadnought submarine programme in the last year.
British Military Assistance to Ukraine – what’s involved?
British military assistance to Ukraine was increased significantly after the Russian annexation of Crimea, a Parliamentary Research paper has taken a look at just what that involves.
American warship fires laser weapon
The USS Portland fired a high-energy laser weapon system, the most powerful ever put to sea, at a surface training target yesterday.
Type 83 Destroyer to enter concept phase next year
The Type 83 Destroyer project, the replacement for the Type 45, will enter the concept phase next year.
Royal Navy a ‘leading, globally deployable navy’ says report
The Royal Navy should be proud of its position as one of the leading global navies and its ability to deliver and operate two aircraft carriers, say the Defence Committee.
Royal Navy escort fleet ‘too small’ needs to ‘double’ says report
The Defence Committee has advised that the Royal Navy escort fleet "needs to double in size".
Royal Navy ships ‘fleet of porcupines’ says Defence Committee
"When ships do get to sea they act like porcupines - well-defended herbivores with limited offensive capabilities", according to the Defence Committee.
Defence Committee blast ‘unclear plans for F-35s and the aircraft carriers’
The Ministry of Defence has been told to provide clarity on carrier jet numbers and plans for uncrewed aircraft.
‘We’re going to need a bigger Navy’ says Defence Committee
The Defence Committee has published a report titled 'We’re going to need a bigger Navy' following the Committee’s inquiry 'The Navy: purpose and procurement'.
Ministry of Defence to buy up to 61 new intercept vessels
The Ministry of Defence is looking for up to 61 'Intercept & Escort Craft' to respond to incidents and board other vessels.
