Pollard warns UK must speed up procurement
Luke Pollard used his first major speech as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry at DSEI 2025 to set out a clear challenge to both the Ministry of Defence and industry.
Royal Navy to launch jet-powered carrier drone next year
First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins set out an ambitious vision for the future of carrier aviation, pledging that uncrewed aircraft will soon sit alongside traditional jets in the Royal Navy’s strike groups.
First Sea Lord sets course for a war ready Royal Navy
"My mission is to move the Royal Navy to warfighting readiness over the next four years. This is essential if we are to strengthen deterrence and preventing conflict in this new era of threat."
Downie urges acceleration of new Destroyer in face of Russian aggression
Graeme Downie MP pressed the Government to accelerate the UK’s future air defence capabilities following what he described as a “clear escalation” by Russia.
The future Air Warfare Command Ship and its drone escorts
The Type 83 Destroyer may become a 'system-of-systems' approach built around a large Air Warfare Command Ship and smaller, highly adaptable trimaran uncrewed combatants.
British frigates to lead drone ship task groups
"Imagine in the near future, a Type 26 Frigate goes into the North Atlantic sailing in company with two uncrewed escorts. Together, they provide a three ship task group in their own right."
UK’s first autonomous submarine evolves
BAE Systems and Canadian firm Cellula Robotics have extended their collaboration on Herne, signing a ten-year exclusive agreement aimed at delivering a market-ready craft by the end of 2026.
Babcock unveils deployable immersive naval training
Babcock International used the opening day of #DSEI2025 to launch the maritime variant of its Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE), a deployable simulator designed to bring the chaos of naval combat ashore.
UK issues assurances over Type 31 Frigate project
The Ministry of Defence has sought to reassure Parliament over the progress of the Type 31 frigate programme after a series of written questions by Mark Francois MP.
Worlds most powerful warship pushes into Arctic Circle
The U.S. Navy’s most advanced carrier has spent the last two weeks operating at the edge of the Arctic Circle alongside a combined NATO flotilla, underscoring just how central the High North has become in great power competition.
