MoD looking at ‘cats and traps’ to launch uncrewed aircraft at sea

The MoD is looking to assess the availability of electromagnetic catapult and arrestor wire systems for the launch and recovery of air vehicles at sea.

Rolls-Royce secures UK funding to support naval autonomy

Rolls-Royce has been awarded funding by the MoD to further develop and demonstrate the 'Artificial Chief Engineer' technology.

HMS Queen Elizabeth due to depart Portsmouth on Monday

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to depart Portsmouth on Monday for routine trials after a maintenance period alongside.

Royal Navy escorts surfaced Russian sub as it passes the UK

HMS Mersey has tracked the movements of a surfaced Russian submarine as it sailed through waters close to the UK.

Stern block of HMS Glasgow ready to be joined to aft

The stern block of HMS Glasgow was moved into place this week on the Clyde ready to be joined to her aft section.

Patrol vessel HMS Spey continues trials

When Spey becomes operationally active she will be the eighth Offshore Patrol Vessel vessel in the Royal Navy fleet.

Littoral Strike Ship concepts see light again

An image designed to show how the 'Future Commando Force' will operate shows two 'Littoral Strike Ships', a concept vessel many thought had been abandoned.

Turkey takes command of NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2

Turkey has taken over the command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2).

British Carrier Strike Group heading to Scotland in May

A demonstration of HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group's capabilities will take place off the coast of Scotland in May.

What does the Zircon missile mean for European security?

Despite Western fears, the Russian hypersonic Zircon missile does not spell the end of NATO's presence near Russian waters argues Tom King in this submission.

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