MoD confirm plans for 19 frigates and destroyers
The recent commitment to a 19-ship Royal Navy escort fleet omits mention of the anticipated Type 32 frigates.
Germany concludes sea trials of laser weapon system
The Bundeswehr, Germany's unified armed forces, has announced the successful conclusion of Laser Weapon Demonstrator trials conducted onboard the German frigate Sachsen.
British frigate HMS Iron Duke hosts King
HMS Iron Duke played host to the King and Queen during the final leg of their three-day State Visit to France.
US Navy SEALs work with assault ship in Arctic Ops
Ships like the USS John P. Murtha are essential for their "unique capabilities that make them ideal platforms to support special operations forces".
820 Squadron joins carrier to deter ‘unfriendly submarines’
820 Naval Air Squadron recently embarked onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, underscoring a clear message to unfriendly submarines: the flagship will be closely guarded.
NATO conducts major electronic warfare exercise
British Falcon DA-20 aircraft and Spanish AV8B Harriers worked alongside the JEWCS-fitted ESPS Vigia, presenting a variety of genuine threats against which NATO warships were tested.
HMS Lancaster halts drug shipment in fourth bust of 2023
In the northern Arabian Sea, Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster delivered its fourth major drug interception of the year.
British carrier jets train for counter-air and strike missions
Over day and night sorties, F-35 jets from HMS Queen Elizabeth have carried out Offensive Counter Air activity, strike missions and escort packages.
Tory MP inexplicably asks for nuclear powered frigates
In a recent parliamentary query, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell raised eyebrows with a question about converting Royal Navy warships from diesel power... to nuclear power.
Work begins revamping Belfast shipyard
Work has begun revamping the world-famous Harland & Wolff yard in Belfast so it can build three new support ships for the Royal Navy.
