Indian carrier aircraft ‘riddled with problems’
The MiG-29K, the backbone of Indian carrier aviation, is "riddled with problems" due to defects in the airframes, engines and fly-by-wire systems.
First aircraft land on aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
A Merlin helicopter has become first aircraft to land on HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Shipbuilders union hails Type 26 Frigate deal for Clyde as ‘fantastic economic benefit for...
GMB, the union for shipbuilders, has welcomed the Ministry Of Defence’s announcement that a contract to build the Type 26 frigates has been signed.
BAE Systems Australia chief hopeful Australia will opt for Type 26 Frigate
Glynn Phillips said the signing of the UK Type 26 Frigate contract should provide the Australian government with confidence in the company's bid.
NATO and EU discuss future cooperation at sea
Policy experts, diplomats and military representatives met on Friday to discuss maritime cooperation between NATO and the European Union.
Chinese state media promotes attacks on Australian warships
A state-run Chinese newspaper has suggested China to take military action against Australian warships over the South China Sea dispute.
No, the Type 26 Frigate has not been ‘cut’ to three ships
Warships of this size and complexity are ordered in batches. The Type 45 Destroyer was ordered in batches, why should the Type 26 Frigate...
First Type 26 Frigate batch ordered on the Clyde in £3.7bn deal
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence worth £3.7bn to manufacture the first three of the eight Type 26...
Babcock executive reportedly blasts SNP over aircraft carrier workforce snub
A senior Babcock International executive has been quoted by sources as saying SNP indifference to the sailing of the carrier is a snub to yard workers.
Russia claims HMS Queen Elizabeth is ‘a convenient target’
After Defence Secretary Michael Fallon mocked Russia over fears it will attempt to spy on HMS Queen Elizabeth during sea trials, Russia has hit back.
