Continued progress on Spearfish torpedo upgrades confirmed
The Spearfish Mod 1 programme, led by BAE Systems, delivers improved safety, reliability, and digital performance over the legacy variant.
MOD awards £1 billion global fuel framework deal
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a major new multi-supplier framework agreement for global bulk fuel supply worth up to £1 billion.
Chinese military continue to conduct drills around Taiwan
By 6 a.m. local time on Sunday, eight sorties of Chinese aircraft, seven vessels from the navy and one additional Chinese government ship had been detected operating near Taiwan.
Swiftsure submarine dismantling on track for 2026
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the dismantling of the former Royal Navy submarine Swiftsure remains on schedule for completion by the end of 2026, as part of the UK’s Submarine Dismantling Programme.
British, Italian carriers team up to ‘send strong message’
Two aircraft carriers, 21 warships, three submarines, 41 fast jets, 19 helicopters, ten patrol aircraft and more than 8,000 personnel "sends a strong message" says the Royal Navy's Commodore Blackmore.
Marshall in 14-year sonar module deal with Thales UK
Marshall has been awarded a major 14-year contract by Thales UK to manufacture, maintain, and support sonar modules critical to the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
U.S. warship commander hails Scotland as ‘majestic’
"I can think of no better opportunity than an initial stop in Scotland to see and experience this majestic country."
SEA wins 15-year deal to support Royal Navy resilience
SEA, a Cohort plc company, has secured a 15-year, £8 million contract with Thales under the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme, supporting the long-term resilience and availability of Royal Navy vessels.
Why the UK needs both Atlantic and Indo-Pacific reach
With threats rising in both Europe and Asia, can the Royal Navy afford to choose—or must it defend both fronts at once?
Construction on new support ships to start this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme remains on track, with production of the first ship expected to begin later in 2025 following the successful takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia UK.
