Royal Navy Officer Cadets in final pass-out parade of 2024
The parade, attended by Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, marked the successful completion of 29 weeks of rigorous training for 186 future leaders of the Royal Navy.
Photos show Finnish troops boarding Russia-linked ship
The Eagle S, which is flagged in the Cook Islands, is believed to be part of Russia’s "shadow fleet," a group of vessels often used to bypass international sanctions.
Undersea cable damaged in Baltic Sea incident
Finnish Border Guard vessels are escorting the tanker Eagle S, a vessel registered to the Cook Islands and suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet.
Contract awarded for U.S. and British nuclear sub work
Tasks to be performed include systems engineering and training support, orientation and culture awareness training, security engineering, independent system safety and surety support.
Sweden upgrading coastal anti-ship missile defences
Saab has announced that it has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the modernisation of Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability.
Over 1,600 sailors, Royal Marines ‘stand ready’ on Christmas
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key expressed his gratitude for the work of the Royal Navy personnel, noting, "Your resilience and professionalism have allowed us to deliver on another demanding year".
UK naval shipbuilding programmes by maturity
The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) has provided an overview of the major shipbuilding programmes it expects to engage in between now and July 2025, according to a recent response to a question posed in the House of Lords.
Work continues behind the scenes for Britain’s new destroyer
The Type 83 is expected to replace the Type 45 and will be a key part of the UK's future fleet, ensuring air defence for the Carrier Strike Group and Littoral Strike Group.
Image shows first hull in new Glasgow frigate factory
Imagery shows the first section of a ship, the third of eight Type 26 Frigates HMS Belfast, in the new Janet Harvey Hall at the BAE Systems Maritime shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, for the first time.
Over 10,000 British personnel deployed overseas on Christmas
This Christmas, around 10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel are deployed overseas, sacrificing time with loved ones to safeguard national and international security.
