IN PICTURES: HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles

Images show Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth.

RFA Cardigan Bay returns to Falmouth

A&P Group’s Falmouth Yard has welcomed RFA Cardigan Bay back into port after four years at sea.

Trident upgrades to include cyber attack protection

It is understood that the Trident missile system will be given increased protection from cyber-security threats.

Theresa May to write letters of last resort for Trident subs

The letters of last resort written by Theresa May will contain orders on what action to take in the event that an enemy nuclear strike has destroyed the United Kingdom.

First aircraft to fly from HMS Queen Elizabeth in Spring

Merlin helicopters will be the first aircraft to begin flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth, soon followed by Apache, Wildcat, Chinook and F-35.

HMS Albion nearing end of refit

HMS Albion has entered into the next phase of its refit with the external hull work now largely complete.

HMS Dragon returns to the fleet

HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, had been out of action for a year while undergoing a major refit and upgrade. She is now due for sea trials.

WATCH: HMS Daring demonstrates firepower

With a flash of fire and a thunderous roar, HMS Daring lit her 10th birthday candle in spectacular style with the test firing of a Sea Viper missile.

Cardigan Bay back in UK waters after four years away

Support ship RFA Cardigan Bay is back in UK waters after completing her lengthy Gulf mission.

UK moves forward with plans to arm warships with laser weapons

It has been reported that MBDA has been selected to demonstrate British laser weapons for use on Royal Navy warships, with tests in the next few years.

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