British Frigate gets vital combat systems upgrades
HMS Richmond, a Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate, has become the first in her class to receive a critical data-sharing upgrade.
On the deck and on the record: A defence journalist at sea
"I didn’t take the usual path into defence journalism—but from flight decks to frontline stories, I’ve kept showing up. Do I belong? I hope so. But I don’t really care."
RFA Tidespring gears up to support major naval deployment
The 39,000-tonne tanker is one of four Tide-class vessels built to support carrier strike operations.
New Commander takes helm of U.S. Carrier Strike Group 3
Rear Admiral Todd Whalen has assumed command of the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 3, relieving Rear Admiral Adan Cruz during a ceremony held aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
Experts outline views on naval capability gapping
A new feature in Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine, asks if the United Kingdom is right to accept capability gaps today in pursuit of future readiness.
Princess Royal opens new BAE shipbuilding academy in Glasgow
The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, a flagship training centre designed to prepare thousands of workers for careers building some of the Royal Navy’s most advanced warships.
Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK
Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
Putin announces £73bn naval build-up to boost Russia’s fleet
The Kremlin stated that 8.4 trillion rubles (around £73 billion) have been earmarked for warship construction over the next decade.
British stealth jets to hit full carrier strike combat power
This is the first time Britain's F-35 force will be deployed at full scale from a Royal Navy carrier.
Frigate returns home after period tracking Russian warships
HMS Somerset has returned to Plymouth after more than 100 days on deployment, much of it spent tracking Russian naval activity around the UK.
