Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK
Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
Putin announces £73bn naval build-up to boost Russia’s fleet
The Kremlin stated that 8.4 trillion rubles (around £73 billion) have been earmarked for warship construction over the next decade.
British stealth jets to hit full carrier strike combat power
This is the first time Britain's F-35 force will be deployed at full scale from a Royal Navy carrier.
Frigate returns home after period tracking Russian warships
HMS Somerset has returned to Plymouth after more than 100 days on deployment, much of it spent tracking Russian naval activity around the UK.
MOD confirms name change for Multi-Role Strike Ship
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) programme has officially been renamed the Multi-Role Strike Ship, effective from 25 February 2025. Minister of State for Defence Maria Eagle clarified that “no external consultants were involved” in the renaming process.
Reserve recruitment underway amid flexibility focus
The Ministry of Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and retain personnel within the Royal Navy Reserve, according to Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Defence and Veterans, Al Carns.
Babcock to upgrade military capabilities of Type 31 frigates
Babcock has secured a new contract worth approximately £65 million to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for all five Type 31 frigates being built for the Royal Navy.
Rolls-Royce partners on smart shipping tech
Rolls-Royce has teamed up with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to advance automation technologies for hybrid and autonomous ships, aiming to improve fuel efficiency, vessel availability and emissions management.
Thousands of U.S. Marines arrive in northern Australia
U.S. Marines and Sailors have begun arriving in Australia’s Northern Territory for the 14th rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), kicking off a months-long training deployment designed to deepen military cooperation between the United States and Australia.
Serious questions over sensationlist reporting of HMS Astute
When words like "disaster" are attached to a story about a nuclear submarine reactor, accuracy matters. We examined Plymouth Plus's HMS Astute article—and why the story behind the story warrants serious attention.
