Counter-hypersonic capability key feature of Type 83 Destroyer

A key capability of the Type 83 Destroyer, the ship replacing the Type 45 Destroyer, will be the development of a counter-hypersonic capability.

British assault ship sails for the Arctic

HMS Albion is heading for the Arctic to act as the spearhead of amphibious/commando forces taking part in Exercise Cold Response

COVID-19 causes slight delay to Type 26 Frigate build

Technical difficulties in a number of key areas caused programme slippage, these were exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions.

Dreadnought nuclear missile submarine ‘progressing well’

Due to the impact of COVID-19, 'Delivery Phase 2' was extended to March this year.

Future Cruise/Anti–Ship missile project moves forward

The project, originally believed to be one missile able to strike ships and land targets, now appears to have become two distinct missiles. One is a supersonic anti-ship missile and the other is a subsonic cruise missile.

British warships monitor Russian vessels near UK

Frigates HMS Kent, HMS Argyll and HMS Northumberland plus survey ship HMS Echo and patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn monitored Russian naval activity across 100's of miles.

How many naval ships are to be built in Scotland?

The total number of warships to be built in Scottish shipyards post-referendum up to 2035 now stands at 24, more than the 13 'promised' by politicians.

Plans to order next batch of frigates on the Clyde confirmed

Procurement of the second batch of Type 26 Frigates on the Clyde has been confirmed by the UK Government.

Newest British nuclear sub completes practice dive

Astute class nuclear powered hunter-killer submarine HMS Anson has completed her first practice dive in dock.

Hull of first Type 31 Frigate begins to take shape in Scotland

The hull of HMS Venturer, the first of the new Type 31 Frigates in build for the Royal Navy in Rosyth near Edinburgh, is starting to make progress.

STAY CONNECTED

121,735FansLike
441FollowersFollow
63,255FollowersFollow
15,105SubscribersSubscribe

Other News

Armed Forces pay award delayed but will be backdated

The government has confirmed that this year's armed forces pay award has not yet been announced but will be backdated to 1 April 2026 when it is finalised, the UK Defence Journal understands.