HMS Ocean leads NATO fleet storming Crete in major exercise
More than 20 ships and over 300 British, Greek and US Marines led by HMS Ocean, participated in storming Crete for the Greek Navy’s main autumn war games.
Qinetiq discuss schedule for testing of new British ‘Dragonfire’ laser weapon
Qinetiq have discussed the schedule for the testing of 'Dragonfire' a new British laser directed energy weapon.
Defence giants team up to offer Type 26 Frigate to Canada
CAE, L3 Technologies, MDA and Ultra, along with BAE and Lockheed Martin have teamed up to offer the Type 26 Frigate to Canada.
Babcock International cuts jobs at Rosyth by 250 as carrier build winds down
Babcock International is to cut 250 workers at the Rosyth Dockyard in Fife in what is being called a 'pre-Christmas blow'.
The myths surrounding the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers
No aircraft, no escorts, no kettles. How much truth can be found in the many myths surrounding HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister HMS Prince of Wales?
New tanker RFA Tidespring enters service
RFA Tidespring is the first of four Tide Class tankers and a dedication service took place in Portsmouth to officially welcome her into the fleet.
Defence Secretary announces Type 23 Frigate base port moves
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced a series of moves which will see the Royal Navy’s eight Type 23 anti-submarine warfare frigates all based in Plymouth, while the remaining five general purposes frigates will be based in Portsmouth.
Relief fund for the families of the ARA San Juan crew launched
On November the 22nd the Argentine Navy announced the loss of the ARA San Juan. This crowd-sourcing project will help the families with any needs they may have as they grieve their loss.
Withdrawing the Albion class would ‘end effective British amphibious capability’ says former Defence Secretary
A former Defence Secretary has warned that withdrawing the Albion class would 'end British amphibious capability'.
Contract worth £18m awarded to support Type 45 Destroyer radar systems
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announced a new £18 million contract to support the radars on the Type 45 Destroyer fleet.
