Merlins join HMS Queen Elizabeth as she prepares for F-35
820 Naval Air Squadron have embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth with their Merlins to support her forthcoming F-35B flight trials.
New tanker RFA Tideforce arrives Falmouth ahead of entering service
The fourth and final Tide class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in the United Kingdom.
Defence Committee express concern over reduction of the UK’s anti-submarine warfare capability
The reduction of the UK's anti-submarine warfare capability, which has been a core task of the Royal Navy for decades, has been criticised by the Defence Committee.
Funds allocated for US to base P-8 Poseidon aircraft in Scotland alongside British aircraft
Some have suggested that this is due to the relatively low numbers of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to be operated by the UK.
Britain must ‘show greater ambition’ in Arctic security says report
The report 'On Thin Ice: UK Defence in the Arctic' says "new efforts" need to be made to "regenerate" expertise in working in the region.
The unique way F-35 jets will land on HMS Queen Elizabeth
Uniquely for a vessel of this type, it will be common to see the jump-jet F-35 appear to land conventionally on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth.
HMS Sutherland arrives home after seven month deployment
Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland has returned to her home port of Devonport following a seven-month deployment to the other side of the world.
Clyde Naval Base hosts US Navy visit
HM Naval Base Clyde hosted United States Navy Admiral James G. Foggo on Wednesday, say the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail to the United States for F-35 trials
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to sail to the United States any day now for a series of trials with F-35 jets.
British frigate fleet to lack anti-ship missiles until ‘around 2030’
Royal Navy ships will lose anti-ship missile capability in 2018 when the Harpoon missile is withdrawn with a replacement not due until 'around 2030'.
