The decommissioning of HMS Ocean without replacement: Strategically nonsensical?

The planned decommissioning of the Royal Navy’s helicopter carrier HMS Ocean in 2018 without replacement is a nonsensical step and puts accountancy and politics above our nation’s security and our national interests.

‘British military capabilities across the world are under threat of cuts’ MP tells Defence...

James Gray, Conservative Member of Parliament for North Wiltshire, has expressed concern about cuts facing the Ministry of Defence at a Defence Select Committee meeting.

Brazil officially confirm intention to purchase HMS Ocean

We broke the news in March that Brazil was interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, this has now been confirmed by the Brazilian government.

WATCH: BAE show off variant of the Type 26 Frigate being offered 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.
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No, HMS Queen Elizabeth will not be going to North Korea

Recent media speculation is claiming HMS Queen Elizabeth would head to North Korea if conflict breaks out. But, to do what?

Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers are a ‘powerful strategic deterrent’

The new Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers will represent a "powerful and important strategic conventional deterrent" according to the First Sea Lord.

France reportedly offers UK use of amphibious assault ships should the Albion class be...

France has offered the UK the use of French Navy amphibious assault ships should the Albion class be retired multiple sources have reported today.

HMS Ocean visits city of Haifa in Israel

British helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has docked in Haifa, Israel today.

Wildcat helicopters return home after hurricane relief mission

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter Flight 216 from 815 Naval Air Squadron has returned home after a seven month deployment in the Caribbean embarked on RFA Mounts Bay.

Royal Marines storm Greek airfield

Bravo Company, 40 Commando, deployed from HMS Ocean and stormed a Greek airfield.

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Committees blast MOD equipment plan transparency

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