UK seeking special ops micro drone for underwater missions
The UK wants underwater micro drones for special operations, coastal and offshore reconnaissance, and the protection of critical underwater infrastructure.
UK cuts steel on new support ship as RFA Resurgent is named
Work has begun on the first of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support ships, RFA Resurgent, following a steel cutting ceremony at Appledore shipyard in Devon.
Royal Navy Christmas film shows reality of frontline duty
The Royal Navy has released its 2025 Christmas film, inspired by real operations in the Red Sea. It blends authentic footage with firsthand accounts to show the pressure, skill and sacrifice behind the demands placed on sailors and families during deployments.
Build rate for new subs difficult due to infrastructure
A senior figure steering Barrow’s regeneration has warned MPs that the ambition to deliver a new SSN-AUKUS submarine every 18 months faces serious constraints.
Half of British fleet at ‘high readiness or above’
The narrative accompanying the data also warns that crew shortfalls continue to affect the RFA’s ability to hold units at readiness.
UK naval presence in Middle East drops by half in ten years
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten year record of Royal Navy deployments to the Middle East, offering a picture of how the UK presence in the region has fluctuated.
Royal Navy will trial SG-1 drone subs under Atlantic Bastion
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy will trial Helsing’s SG-1 Fathom underwater glider in December as part of its emerging Atlantic Bastion undersea network, but has not disclosed any order quantities.
NATO mine group joins Finnish-led Freezing Winds exercise
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 has returned to Finnish waters for Exercise Freezing Winds 25, reinforcing allied readiness in the northern Baltic Sea.
Man charged in Belfast over suspected people smuggling
A twenty five year old Afghan man has been charged with assisting unlawful immigration following his arrest in Belfast as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into suspected cross border people smuggling.
NATO warships begin high north deployment
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 has started its second High North deployment of the year, reinforcing allied awareness and presence in the Norwegian Sea.
