Ministry of Defence to take over specialist steel firm
The move is part of an effort to secure the supply of specialist components for critical UK defence programmes.
Scottish Affairs Committee examining defence in Scotland
The Scottish Affairs Committee has today launched a new inquiry examining the military landscape in Scotland.
‘National Flagship’ to cost £250m and ‘in the water’ by 2025
The new 'National Flagship' is to cost £250m and be "in the water by 2024 or 2025".
British aircraft carrier ignores Chinese warnings and enters South China Sea
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have entered the South China Sea, a region largely claimed by China.
What is the status of the Royal Navy surface fleet?
The Ministry of Defence have listed how many ships of each class are operationally available.
Frigate HMS Monmouth cut from Royal Navy fleet
The long laid-up Type 23 Frigate has now left the fleet leaving the Royal Navy with 12 frigates.
British aircraft carrier visits Singapore
HMS Queen Elizabeth and elements of her Carrier Strike Group have arrived in Singapore.
UK warship enters South China Sea despite Chinese warnings
HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer part of HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group, has entered the South China Sea.
Royal Navy and U.S. Navy minehunting forces train together
The Royal Navy and U.S. Navy have tested "traditional and future minehunting techniques and equipment".
Currently ‘too early’ to determine role of Type 32 Frigate
The future Type 32 Frigate will soon enter concept phase.
