The new Type 32 Frigate – What do we know?
"The vessel may not necessarily be based on the Type 31 design".
PM claims UK shipbuilding to experience ‘a renaissance’
"This will spur a renaissance of British shipbuilding across the UK, in Glasgow and Rosyth, Belfast, Appledore and Birkenhead", said the Prime Minister.
UK ‘increasing defence spending by £24.1bn’ over next four years
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "I am increasing defence spending by £24.1 billion over the next four years".
UK to become ‘foremost naval power in Europe’ says PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today "If there was one policy which strengthens the UK in every possible sense, it is building more ships for the Royal Navy".
Royal Navy to get more frigates
The new Type 32 Frigate will be built in addition to the Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates in the hopes of bringing the escort fleet up to 24 vessels from its current 19.
British warship ‘blows up buoy’ in Gulf
HMS Shoreham was carrying out training when her captain 'spied a buoy bobbing in the water', say the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy divers work with drones for first time on deployment
The Fleet Diving Squadron’s Expeditionary Diving Group have been training in the Mediterranean, 'developing their ability to use remotely-piloted aircraft on the frontline' say the Royal Navy.
British warships help ensure safe passage of 1,100 vessels
The Royal Navy-led security mission in the Gulf has ensured safe passage for more than 1,100 merchant ships over the last year.
American warship shoots down ballistic missile
The US Missile Defense Agency has confirmed the successful interception of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile in space for the first time as part of an exercise.
Egyptian F-16 jets ‘attack’ British naval vessels
Two Egyptian F-16 jets simulated an attack on HMS Albion, HMS Dragon and the Egyptian vessels El Sadat, Sharm el Sheik and the Ali Gad.
