Former Admiral warns united Ireland poses UK security risk
A striking intervention by Rear Admiral Chris Parry, reported in The Irish Times, has reignited debate over Ireland’s neutrality and its place in European security.
Multiple American warships ‘open fire’ with missiles
Three US Navy destroyers have conducted coordinated missile firings in the Atlantic Ocean during a major naval event marking the service’s 250th anniversary.
NATO warships dock in Dublin for visit
Two NATO warships have arrived in Dublin for a three-day port visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation with Ireland.
Royal Navy’s new minehunting mothership begins trials
The Royal Navy’s first dedicated minehunting support vessel, HMS Stirling Castle, has sailed for the first time as a commissioned warship after leaving Merseyside for sea trials and training.
Inside Britain’s most advanced military optics facility
We went behind the scenes at Thales UK’s optronics site in Glasgow, where the same people who build periscopes and sighting systems for the armed forces are also opening paths into engineering for young people across the city.
British warship shadows Russian destroyer off UK coast
HMS Duncan earlier tracked a Russian destroyer through UK waters in a 48-hour NATO operation.
Minister warns independence would weaken UK defence
Pollard said that removing the UK’s nuclear deterrent from Scottish wates would make Britain less secure and risk thousands of defence jobs.
UK confirms 2028 service entry for new sub-hunting frigates
The UK’s next generation anti-submarine warfare fleet is on schedule for the first in class entering service in 2028, according to a written parliamentary answer from Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
UK confirms new Astraea nuclear warhead progressing
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project Astraea, the UK’s new sovereign nuclear warhead, is progressing as part of the Strategic Defence Review 2025 programme.
HMS Daring regenerating ahead of return to fleet
HMS Daring, the first of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers, is preparing to return to sea after an extended period of refit and regeneration.
