Is pre-nuclear steel behind WWII ship targeting?
Recent high-profile incidents of scrap-metal salvors illegally targeting the sunken remains of Second World War warships have drawn attention to the vulnerability of historic shipwrecks around the world.
British carrier attacks and sinks ‘massive red killer tomato’
HMS Prince of Wales has encountered a dangerous foe at sea, a massive inflatable target known as the "Killer Tomato".
British nuclear sub loads up on Tomahawk cruise missiles
HMS Astute has been spotted loading Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar.
Princess of Wales to christen HMS Glasgow in Glasgow
The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, May 22, will see Princess Kate take part in the traditional naming ritual by smashing a bottle of whisky against the ship’s hull.
British warship ignores Chinese warnings in South China Sea
HMS Spey sails through the South China Sea – politely ignoring China’s "suggestions" on where not to go. #RoyalNavy #FreedomOfNavigation
MOD awards £20.5m for carrier navigation and radar support
The contract, announced via a transparency notice, covers the 'Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems' of the QEC aircraft carriers, as well as the VM250 Radar and MK39 Gyroscope used across multiple naval platforms.
MoD clarifies AI use in nuclear operations
The Ministry of Defence has addressed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to the UK’s nuclear capabilities, following a written question from...
Peers discuss Scotland’s critical role in UK defence
During a recent debate in the House of Lords, peers discussed Scotland’s role in the UK's defence strategy, particularly concerning the North Atlantic and Arctic regions.
MoD to re-procure support for Royal Navy website
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) outlining plans to procure a new contract for maintaining and developing the digital presence of the Royal Navy.
British warship shoots down drone off coast of Scotland
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon has successfully shot down a supersonic drone off the coast of Scotland during Exercise Formidable Shield 25.