US Commander praises UK naval personnel in Gulf for ‘outstanding work’
Vice Admiral James Malloy, Commander of the US Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, commended UK personnel operating in the Middle East and the 'special relationship' they have with their American counterparts, say the Royal Navy.
Home Office to pay £20,000 per day cost for HMS Mersey migrant patrols
The £20,000 per day cost of using the Offshore Patrol Vessel to monitor the English Channel will be reclaimed from the Home Office.
HMS Mersey returns to Portsmouth after English Channel migrant patrol
River class Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Mersey has temporarily returned to port after two weeks in the English Channel.
British and American warships exercise in disputed South China Sea
US Navy destroyer USS McCampbell and Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll, conducted a series of exercises from Friday to Wednesday "to address common security priorities" in the South China Sea, the US Navy said in a press release.
789 nuclear safety events recorded at Scottish bases
According to official figures, a total of 789 nuclear safety events were recorded at HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane and Royal Naval Armaments Depot Coulport in the 12 years between 2006 and 2018.
First Royal Navy ship in 20 years arrives in Auckland, New Zealand
HMS Montrose today became the first Royal Navy warship in more than 20 years to berth at the Devonport Navy base in Auckland.
MoD meets 18% fossil fuel reduction target
The Ministry of Defence has met its 18% reduction in fossil fuels consumption objective target early.
Number of British veterans to fall significantly, figures reveal
The veteran population in the UK is projected to decrease year on year from 2.5 million in 2016 to approximately 1.6 million in 2028.
Defence Secretary suggests ‘firing paintballs’ at Spanish ships off Gibraltar
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has suggested firing paintballs at Spanish ships trespassing in Gibraltar's waters, it has been reported.
HMS Prince of Wales ‘progressing towards sea trials’ say builders
At the end of last year, the builders started HMS Prince of Wales forward Gas Turbine Alternator for the first time, three years after it was first installed on the ship.
