First Sea Lord responds to Daily Telegraph ‘Weakened Navy’ claims
The following is an open letter from Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord to the Daily Telegraph regarding their recent article entitled 'Weakened Navy'.
Contract awarded for development of Dreadnought and Colombia class submarines
A $5.1 billion contract has been awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat for development work for the Columbia Class and Dreadnought class submarines.
Sea Ceptor ‘User Group’ launched with the UK, New Zealand and Chile
The User Group has been devised to 'improve Sea Ceptor operational effectiveness through life and to deliver long-term reductions in the cost of ownership'.
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HMS Ocean conducts training en-route to Carribean
HMS Ocean and her embarked helicopters have been carrying out training whilst heading for the Caribbean.
Aircraft carriers, amphibs ‘mark growth of regional navies’ say analysts
Forecast International say they expect some 80 aircraft carriers and major amphibious warfare ships, valued at $59.37 billion, to be commissioned during the next 10 years.
Lockheed Martin and Elbit to partner on Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme for Royal Navy
Lockheed Martin UK and Elbit Systems UK have signed a strategic teaming agreement to partner on the Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP) for the Royal Navy.
Dragonfire, a guide to the new British laser weapon
Let's take a closer look at the new laser weapon demonstrator being built for the UK.
BAE unveil new mine countermeasures and autonomy system
BAE Systems has today unveiled NAUTIS 5, the latest version of its flagship Mine Counter Measures (MCM) system, at DSEI.
Harpoon gains reprieve as decision to retire the Anti-Ship missile is deferred
The Harpoon anti-ship missile was due to be retired from Royal Navy service in 2018, that is now understood to have changed.
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RFA Mounts Bay’s in ‘Herculean Effort’ to help British Virgin Islanders
Power and fresh water is now flowing to hundreds of British Virgin islanders thanks to the ‘herculean efforts' of RFA Mounts Bay.
