First time in history three nations jets launch from one ship
This is the first time in history that three nations have flown jets from the same aircraft carrier with British, American and Italian F-35B jets taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Italian jets land on British aircraft carrier
Italian F-35B Lightning jets have landed, refuelled, and relaunched from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
F-35 operations continue from British aircraft carrier after crash
F-35 operations are continuing onboard British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth after one of the jets crashed into the sea after taking off from the ship last week.
British frigate opens fire off Welsh coast
HMS Argyll has been testing a new gunnery aid on the ranges at Aberporth in Cardigan Bay.
British warship takes on French fleet (in an exercise)
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 Destroyer, is taking part in a two-week exercise with the French Navy.
Royal Navy looking for heavy lift cargo drones
It is hoped the drones could be used to transport cargo autonomously, delivering vital supplies like ammunition and spare parts.
New patrol boat HMS Cutlass debuts in Gibraltar
The first of two new patrol ships have arrived in Gibraltar ready for trials.
UK awards £40m contract for Phalanx CIWS support
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract of up to five years to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited for "Contracting for Availability services for the Phalanx – CIWS" from February 2023.
A fire occurred onboard a NATO warship off the Norwegian coast
Canadian warship HMCS Fredericton, flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, caught fire off the coast of Norway this morning. The fire has now been extinguished.
Carrier ‘Identification Friend or Foe’ system support contract awarded
A £299K contract has been placed with Leonardo to support the 'Identification Friend or Foe' system installed on then Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
