HMS Ocean in Norway

How much does it cost to run the Royal Navy?

The following list comes from a Freedom of Information request, the numbers pertain to the last financial year and are the average cost for...

MoD admit UK submarine damaged fishing boat

Despite an initial denial, the Ministry of Defence have admitted that a Royal Navy submarine was responsible for damaging a fishing trawler in the Irish Sea...

HMS Enterprise rescues over 450 migrants

HMS Enterprise has contributed to a major rescue of 453 migrants in the Mediterranean. The vessel identified four small vessels and safely brought aboard the...

Supercarriers safe in upcoming defence review

"These are non-negotiable commitments not subject to revision by the ongoing Strategic Defence & Security Review" said Minister of State for Armed Forces, Penny...

RFA Lyme Bay arrives in Dominica to provide disaster relief

RFA Lyme Bay has arrived in Dominica to begin immediate humanitarian relief efforts following the devastation left behind by Tropical Storm Erika. The Royal Fleet...

RFA Lyme Bay to assist Dominica with disaster recovery

Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel Lyme Bay has been tasked to assist humanitarian relief efforts in Dominica following devastation caused by Tropical Storm Erika. The vessel is carrying a...

Faslane to receive £500m investment

Chancellor George Osborne has announced over £500 million of funding for HM Naval Base Clyde. Upgrade work due to begin in 2017, will secure...

HMS Queen Elizabeth powers up RADAR for first time

HMS Queen Elizabeth's S1850M radar has been switched on for the first time, marking a significant step on the vessels readiness for service. The S1850M...

Type 26 Frigate for Australia?

International competition to build the Australian frigate fleet is about to begin after Australia changed plans for their new frigate ahead of the release of their defence white...

HMS Artful due to begin sea trials

HMS Artful, the newest Astute class submarine, is currently preparing to leave the construction yard in Barrow-in-Furness for sea trials, before joining the Royal...

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Government reacquires over 36,000 military homes to cut costs

The MOD anticipates immediate savings of £600,000 per day, with the £230 million annual rent bill eliminated. The agreement frees up resources to focus on new homes plus major redevelopment and refurbishment.