New tanker RFA Tidespring enters service
RFA Tidespring is the first of four Tide Class tankers and a dedication service took place in Portsmouth to officially welcome her into the fleet.
Defence Secretary announces Type 23 Frigate base port moves
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced a series of moves which will see the Royal Navy’s eight Type 23 anti-submarine warfare frigates all based in Plymouth, while the remaining five general purposes frigates will be based in Portsmouth.
Relief fund for the families of the ARA San Juan crew launched
On November the 22nd the Argentine Navy announced the loss of the ARA San Juan. This crowd-sourcing project will help the families with any needs they may have as they grieve their loss.
Withdrawing the Albion class would ‘end effective British amphibious capability’ says former Defence Secretary
A former Defence Secretary has warned that withdrawing the Albion class would 'end British amphibious capability'.
Contract worth £18m awarded to support Type 45 Destroyer radar systems
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announced a new £18 million contract to support the radars on the Type 45 Destroyer fleet.
HMS Ocean leads NATO task group on exercise in Turkey
Helicopter carrier HMS Ocean and her aircraft have been taking part in exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.
HMS Sutherland to deploy to Asia Pacific in ‘demonstration amid North Korea tensions’
The Type 23 Frigate will be deployed amid what the Defence Secretary has called 'a period of ongoing tension in the Korean peninsula'.
Defence Secretary offers condolences to Argentina after loss of ARA San Juan
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has released a statement on the loss of the ARA San Juan and her crew.
HMS Queen Elizabeth second phase of sea trials successful
Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth recently arrived back home after a "successful" second phase of sea trials.
HMS Diamond forced to abandon Gulf deployment after break down
HMS Diamond has aborted her deployment to the Gulf and is returning home The Times has reported today. The Times reported that problems with a propeller...
