BAE Systems reports record youth training levels in UK
BAE Systems says it now has more than 6800 young people in training across its UK operations as applications open for its 2026 apprenticeship intake.
UK joins Norway’s mine warfare ‘mothership’ project
The UK will join Norway’s programme to develop offshore support vessels designed to deploy uncrewed minehunting and undersea-warfare systems.
Rosyth dockyard upgrade plans move forward
The first phase of the Rosyth upgrade programme has been approved and industry partners have started work on the scheme design.
UK seeking special ops micro drone for underwater missions
The UK wants underwater micro drones for special operations, coastal and offshore reconnaissance, and the protection of critical underwater infrastructure.
UK cuts steel on new support ship as RFA Resurgent is named
Work has begun on the first of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support ships, RFA Resurgent, following a steel cutting ceremony at Appledore shipyard in Devon.
Royal Navy Christmas film shows reality of frontline duty
The Royal Navy has released its 2025 Christmas film, inspired by real operations in the Red Sea. It blends authentic footage with firsthand accounts to show the pressure, skill and sacrifice behind the demands placed on sailors and families during deployments.
Build rate for new subs difficult due to infrastructure
A senior figure steering Barrow’s regeneration has warned MPs that the ambition to deliver a new SSN-AUKUS submarine every 18 months faces serious constraints.
Half of British fleet at ‘high readiness or above’
The narrative accompanying the data also warns that crew shortfalls continue to affect the RFA’s ability to hold units at readiness.
UK naval presence in Middle East drops by half in ten years
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten year record of Royal Navy deployments to the Middle East, offering a picture of how the UK presence in the region has fluctuated.
Royal Navy will trial SG-1 drone subs under Atlantic Bastion
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy will trial Helsing’s SG-1 Fathom underwater glider in December as part of its emerging Atlantic Bastion undersea network, but has not disclosed any order quantities.
