NATO vessels train with Egyptian Navy at Sea
The ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) conducted a port visit to Alexandria, Egypt from the 2nd to the 4th of December followed by a Passing Exercise with the Egyptian Navy on the 5th of December, say NATO.
Russian frigate conducts cruise missile drill in Barents Sea
Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov has fired a Kalibr cruise missile at a target over a reported distance of 700km in the Barents Sea, the Russian Northern Fleet press office reported on this week.
HMS Queen Elizabeth returns home from F-35 trials
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has now returned to Portsmouth after completing a number of firsts for the ship, notably F-35 trials.
Work completed on HMS Scott at Rosyth
Babcock International has successfully completed a significant work package – including an engine replacement – on Royal Navy ocean survey vessel, HMS Scott.
Statement on the Type 31e Frigate Competitive Design Phase
Stuart Andrew, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, released a written statement on the three contracts for the Competitive Design Phase for the Type 31e Frigate.
HMS Dragon engages in ‘war games’ during visit to India
HMS Dragon met Indian destroyer Kolkata for Exercise Konkan, say the Royal Navy.
Type 31e frigate competition shortlist announced
BAE Systems, Babcock and Atlas Electronik UK have been shortlisted in the competition to build the Type 31e Frigate.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to arrive home from the US this afternoon
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will arrive home in Portsmouth today at 13:40.
QinetiQ extends combat system support to Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers
QinetiQ has confirmed Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers have been added to the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) it provides in partnership for the Royal Navy.
Malaysia and Singapore’s Maritime Territory Clash
Neighbours Singapore and Malaysia have been tangled in a web of accusations and finger-pointing concerning Malaysia’s move to extend their maritime boundaries into Singaporean territorial waters.