NATO warships and aircraft patrol Black Sea
American warships and Spanish combat aircraft are active in the region.
American warship opens fire off Scottish coast
The U.S. Navy Destroyer conducted live fire trials at the MoD ranges on the Hebrides as part of theatre certification requirements.
Government confirm Type 31 steel to be cut this year
Despite speculation that steel cutting for the first Type 31 Frigate has slipped due to COVID19, it has been confirmed that the steel will be cut this year as planned.
UK commits to deeper defence cooperation with Japan
British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will visit Japan to "enhance defence cooperation".
Dreadnought submarine ‘on track’ for first delivery early 2030s
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that first of class nuclear missile submarine HMS Dreadnought is "on track" for delivery in the early 2030s.
Thoughts on the Future Commando Force
In this submission, Rebecca Campbell argues that the 'Future Commando Force' is not a plunge into a risky and uncertain future but a return to a proven, highly successful, operating model.
Welding components ordered for Rosyth frigate factory
Babcock have placed an order for a set of PEMA welding and production lines for the 'frigate factory' in Rosyth, Scotland.
Contract awarded for drone jammers for Royal Navy ships
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2 million contract to Kirintec to fill an urgent capability requirement to provide counter-unmanned air system jammers to the Royal Navy.
Drone to give British patrol vessels ‘eyes in the sky’
Over 4ft long and with a wingspan of 9ft, Puma can survey an area of up to 270 square miles of ocean – that’s larger than Greater Manchester.
Royal Navy sign £230m torpedo contract
The contract will support the Royal Navy's inventory of Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes
