The decommissioning of HMS Ocean without replacement: Strategically nonsensical?
The planned decommissioning of the Royal Navy’s helicopter the HMS Ocean in 2018 without replacement is a nonsensical step and puts accountancy and politics above our nation’s security and our national interests.
Frigate fleet likely to dip below 13 vessels
Sir John Parker, author of an independent report on the National Shipbuilding Strategy, has indicated that the fleet will fall below 13 frigates unless the Type 31 Frigate build starts soon.
Theresa May: HMS Queen Elizabeth ‘signals Britain’s role on world stage as global power’
Speaking on the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to the crew of the vessel and the invited media.
Yes, HMS Queen Elizabeth does have aircraft
Yes HMS Queen Elizabeth does have aircraft, she just isn't ready to operate them yet.
HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Portsmouth
Greeted by thousands of people, supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in her home port this morning.
Carrier Strike exercise ends ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth Arrival
As HMS Queen Elizabeth prepares to sail into Portsmouth for the first time tomorrow – the UK carrier strike team have proved their skills on a major US-UK exercise.
New carriers to host more assault troops than HMS Ocean
The Queen Elizabeth class carriers will embark more amphibious assault forces than HMS Ocean, a minister has claimed.
820 Naval Air Squadron practice skills ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth arrival
820 Naval Air Squadron has been honing its skills ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth sailing into Portsmouth.
CONFIRMED: HMS Queen Elizabeth to enter Portsmouth on Wednesday 16th
The UK Defence Journal earlier broke the news that HMS Queen Elizabeth will enter Portsmouth earlier than planned, this has now been confirmed.
EXCLUSIVE: HMS Queen Elizabeth Portsmouth arrival date moved forward
The UK Defence Journal has learned that the date on which HMS Queen Elizabeth will enter Portsmouth has changed.
Original plans were to see the...