HMS Forth ready for launch on the Clyde

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES:The first of five new offshore patrol vessels, HMS Forth, is ready to be launched in Glasgow as it's joined by a submersible barge.

HMS Illustrious to be sold for scrap

HMS Illustrious is to be sold for scrap after schemes to preserve her for the nation have now been abandoned.

WATCH: HMS Astute fires a Tomahawk missile, hits target

Watch as HMS Astute fires Tomahawk missiles as part of a test firing exercise.

Calls for ‘Sea Marshal force’ to protect British passengers

Charlie Elphicke, MP for Dover, has suggested that a new 'Sea Marshal force' should be created to protect British ferry passengers.

US ship visits China for first time since South China Sea ruling

The visit is reportedly aimed to 'build relationships' with the Chinese Navy.

WATCH: HMS Queen Elizabeth, how will she be used?

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Extra patrol vessel could be deployed to the Falklands

It has been suggested that the Royal Navy may station an additional Offshore Patrol Vessel in the Falklands.

British laser weapon held up by industry protest

It has been reported that the announcement of a contract award to MBDA for a naval laser weapon demonstrator has been held up by one of the losing bidders.

WATCH: 40 warships and submarines sail in close formation

RIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, is the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise.

New patrol vessel could be permanently based abroad

It has been suggested that the Royal Navy may base an a new Offshore Patrol Vessel abroad.

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