US Navy hospital ship ‘Mercy’ departs San Diego

The hospital ship USNS Mercy is now underway to Los Angeles in support of American COVID-19 response efforts.

USS Gerald R. Ford achieves 1000th aircraft arrest

An F/A-18E Super Hornet recently landed aboard USS Gerald R. Ford's flight deck marking the 1,000th recovery of a fixed wing aircraft.

Government announce severe public restrictions for three weeks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced severe public restrictions, likened to a lockdown, in an effort to combat Coronavirus.

Lockheed Martin awarded $601m Trident missile contract

Lockheed Martin has secured a $601.3m contract from the US and UK to produce submarine-launched ballistic missile systems.

700X Naval Air Squadron reach milestone in drone training

700X Naval Air Squadron have reached two major milestones in recent weeks, say the Royal Navy.

HMS Defender returns home after 7 months at sea

HMS Defender returned to HM Naval Base Portsmouth this morning after a "hugely successful 222 days away from home", say the Royal Navy.

Steps being taken to prevent spread of Covid-19 among armed forces

Steps are being taken to try to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the armed forces.

Plans for LSS and FSSS vessels may be scrapped in favour of MRSS

Plans for new Littoral Strike Ships and new Fleet Solid Support Ships may be scrapped in favour of more numerous 'Multirole Support Ships', the UK Defence Journal has learned.

Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving monument unveiled

A bronze monument to those involved in mine warfare, diving, bomb and mine disposal has been unveiled at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.

RFA Mounts Bay returns to the UK after three-year deployment

RFA Mounts Bay has returned to the UK after her successful three-year Caribbean deployment, say the Royal Navy.

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