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.
Royal Marines launch raids on Norwegian coast
After the cancellation of Exercise Cold Response, 3 Commando Brigade elements in Norway will continue with scaled-down training activities.
British and Italian sailors in US to train on Instrument Carrier Landing System
Sailors from the UK and Italy both navies spent the last month learning how to maintain aircraft carrier Instrument Carrier Landing System (ICLS).
