Babcock complete ‘frigate factory’ in Rosyth

In addition to a new facility that is able to build two frigates at the same time, Babcock also announced that they will be expanding their shipbuilding workforce in Scotland by 500 people.

Video emerges showing British F-35B aircraft carrier crash

Earlier in the month, a British F-35B ended up crashing into the sea after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth. Here's the footage...

Royal Navy ship deployed to fight piracy in West African waters

HMS Trent will help protect more than £6 billion of UK trade that passes through the region.

British aircraft carrier docks in Mallorca

The aircraft carrier's crew are on the Spanish party island for some rest and relaxation on the home leg of their deployment to the Pacific and back.

Type 23 Frigates to receive aerial drones

The Royal Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to integrate the Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System into the Type-23 frigate's Combat Management System.

UK to develop ‘concepts of operation’ for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

The contract will develop procedures for three mission sets for underwater drones, namely 'Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare, 'Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance' and 'Seabed Warfare'.

Royal Navy looking for firm to support Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Ministry of Defence is inviting bidders to tender to provide engineering support for five Batch 2 River Class offshore patrol vessels.

Royal Navy escorting 200 ships a month through Middle East

More than 200 ships a month, some carrying oil, gas, cars, food and consumer goods, have been escorted through Middle Eastern hotspots.

American jets depart HMS Queen Elizabeth

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the aircraft carrier leading the Carrier Strike Group 21 deployment, has said farewell to the 10 American jets stationed onboard as the vessel returns home to the UK.

British aircraft carrier hosts senior NATO officials

HMS Queen Elizabeth has welcomed 30 NATO ambassadors on board.