Thousands of U.S. Marines arrive in northern Australia
U.S. Marines and Sailors have begun arriving in Australia’s Northern Territory for the 14th rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), kicking off a months-long training deployment designed to deepen military cooperation between the United States and Australia.
Serious questions over sensationlist reporting of HMS Astute
When words like "disaster" are attached to a story about a nuclear submarine reactor, accuracy matters. We examined Plymouth Plus's HMS Astute article—and why the story behind the story warrants serious attention.
Ferguson Marine shipyard strengthens leadership team
The announcement signals Ferguson Marine’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its leadership as it completes construction of the ferry MV Glen Rosa and looks to position itself at the heart of Scotland’s future shipbuilding landscape.
Britain awards £100m for new minehunting command centres
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a £100 million contract award to Thales UK Limited for the integration and supply of up to eight Remote Command Centres (RCCs) as part of its expanding Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme.
US Marines launches attack drone team
The U.S. Marine Corps has launched the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT), a new unit aimed at rapidly integrating armed first-person view (FPV) drones into frontline operations.
Type 45 Destroyers likely to host DragonFire laser weaponry
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers are being considered as the most suitable platform for the DragonFire laser weapon system, with four ships expected to be fitted with the directed energy weapon from 2027.
Royal Navy confirms eight active Type 23 frigates
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy currently operates eight active Type 23 Duke-class frigates, with six deemed at readiness for operations as of 2 April 2025.
Britain looking for new early warning aircraft for carriers
The UK is seeking industry input on a carrier-based airborne early warning solution—likely drone-based—potentially costing up to £1.2bn to protect its Carrier Strike Groups.
UK matching Russia’s tactical nukes would be ‘difficult’
In evidence to the Defence Committee this week, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman downplayed calls for Europe to mirror Russia’s stockpile of tactical nuclear weapons, warning that developing such a capability would be strategically fraught and technically demanding.
Frigate HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling
The former Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth has been sold to a Turkish ship recycling company, bringing an end to her 28-year career at sea.
