US supercarrier launches largest carrier strike in history
"The USS Harry S. Truman launched the largest carrier airstrike in the history of the world — 125,000 pounds — from a single aircraft carrier into Somalia."
Fleet of NATO warships converge in Glasgow
A group of NATO warships has arrived in Glasgow following the conclusion of Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, NATO’s largest live-fire integrated air and missile defence exercise.
MOD seeks new secondary radar for Royal Navy submarines
The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input to replace the Royal Navy’s ageing secondary radar systems aboard Astute- and Vanguard-class submarines, following persistent reliability concerns with the current solution.
MOD issues procurement update on Commando Insertion Craft
The Commando Insertion Craft is intended to provide the Royal Marines with a fast, low-signature platform capable of delivering small teams from ships at distance.
An interview on the Fleet Solid Support programme
Recently, George Allison spoke to Navantia UK and DE&S about the Fleet Solid Support programme—its progress, investment, and how it aims to revitalise UK shipbuilding and restore sovereign capability.
Princess of Wales names Royal Navy frigate HMS Glasgow
The first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates, HMS Glasgow, has been formally named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales at a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard.
Barrel fitted to new 5-inch gun aboard HMS Glasgow
HMS Glasgow, the lead ship of the Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates, has reached another key milestone with the fitting of the barrel on its 5-inch (127mm) Mk 45 Mod 4A naval gun.
QinetiQ lands £1.54bn MOD deal, posts strong orders
QinetiQ secures £1.54bn MOD deal to modernise test & evaluation, supporting 1,200 jobs and boosting UK defence readiness.
Images show missiles off the coast of Scotland
Dramatic images have emerged from NATO's Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, showcasing live missile launches over the waters off Scotland.
Images show new frigate ahead of naming ceremony in Glasgow
New images show HMS Glasgow, the first of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates, berthed at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow ahead of its formal naming ceremony.
