What are the arguments for building the Fleet Solid Support Ships in the UK?

The Government's procurement plans for up to three new support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are facing opposition from Labour, the SNP and trade unions.

A look at the reaction HMS Queen Elizabeth and her crew are receiving in...

Local media reported that "the massive ship on the horizon got bigger and bigger as it approached the mouth of the St. Johns River, and U.S. Navy personnel rushed to receive the special vessel holding hundreds of sailors from across the pond."

British armoured fighting vehicles arrive in Oman

Two Point class ships have transported over 200 vehicles for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 which will take place across Oman in October and November 2018.

Royal Navy assault ship ignores warnings from Chinese warship in South China Sea

HMS Albion was challenged by a Chinese frigate and two helicopters during freedom of navigation exercise.

Why is HMS Queen Elizabeth in the United States?

Simply put, HMS Queen Elizabeth is in the United States because it's the best place to conduct F-35 trials from her flight deck.

HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in the United States

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived at Mayport, Florida for the first port call of the #Westlant18 deployment in order to re-supply before beginning final preparations for F-35 trials.

First Wildcat touches down on HMS Queen Elizabeth

The first Wildcat helicopter landed on HMS Queen Elizabeth recently as the aircraft carrier heads to the United States for F-35 trials.

HMS Bangor returns after three years in the Middle East

The Sandown class vessel and her crew were given a rousing welcome from the dozens of family members, friends and loved-ones who gathered to see her safely back home say the Royal Navy. 

HMS Monmouth practices firing her gun as she escorts HMS Queen Elizabeth

HMS Monmouth has been practising firing her main 4.5 inch gun as she escorts HMS Queen Elizabeth to the United States.

American nuclear submarine harassed by Spanish during Gibraltar visit

The USS Newport News, a Los Angeles class submarine, visited Gibraltar this week.

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