Royal Navy expands autonomous Mine Hunting capabilities
The Royal Navy continues to advance its autonomous maritime mine hunting technologies, with new capabilities being integrated into its fleet, according to Defence Minister Maria Eagle.
UK reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons ahead of review
The Strategic Defence Review will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Britain’s nuclear deterrent.
Royal Marines get new cutting-edge Sig MCX Rifle
The Royal Marines have taken a significant step in modernising their firepower, acquiring more than 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX rifles for specialist commando operations.
Royal Navy seeks industry input to integrate drones to fleet
The Royal Navy is seeking industry input for its Strike Net programme, an initiative aimed at advancing communications, data sharing, and uncrewed systems integration in maritime operations.
Defence Committee presses MOD for greater transparency
The Chair of the Defence Select Committee, Tan Dhesi MP, has written to the Secretary of State for Defence, urging greater transparency and regular updates on force readiness, ship availability, and critical military capability shortfalls.
Key milestone for new naval support ships as engines tested
The UK’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme has reached a major milestone with the successful Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of two main propulsion engines and the first diesel generator for the lead ship.
Here’s how Britain’s nukes are ‘operationally independent’
Operational independence means the UK alone controls the launch, even though Trident depends on long-term US support. Losing this support would take years, not days, to affect Britain's capability.
Canada orders Type 26-derived River-class destroyers
The Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc for the construction of the River-class destroyers, a new fleet of warships based on the UK’s Type 26 design.
Type 26 Frigate choice dominates Norwegian public poll
According to a poll conducted by Nettavisen, nearly half of respondents—49%—favoured the UK as Norway’s preferred supplier for its next-generation frigates.
Government outlines efforts to boost maritime surveillance
The UK government has outlined its ongoing efforts to enhance maritime surveillance and safeguard undersea infrastructure, in response to concerns over recent submarine activity and the security of undersea cables.
