UK to expand strategic sealift capability with more ships
The UK is expanding its fleet of four Point-class vessels to six modern 'Strategic Sealift – Future' ships, enhancing its capacity to transport heavy military equipment, ammunition, and sensitive cargo globally.
Type 26 Frigate faces amber rating but remains on schedule
The Type 26 Global Combat Ship Programme retains its Amber Delivery Confidence Assessment (DCA) according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report 2023-24.
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Submarine nuclear core project faces ‘challenges’
The Core Production Capability programme, tasked with delivering safe nuclear reactor cores for the UK’s submarine fleet, remains under pressure as highlighted in the latest Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report.
Mine Hunting Capability Programme ‘on track’
The Mine Hunting Capability Programme, which aims to transition from traditional mine countermeasures vessels to Maritime Autonomous Systems, remains at Amber in the latest Infrastructure and Projects Authority annual report.
How much defence spending stays in the United Kingdom?
Of the £20.68 billion in spending recorded by the Ministry of Defence over the past 12 months, 19% of contracts had a known location, with 78% of this amount allocated to suppliers based in the United Kingdom.
British assault ships may be sold to another country
The Royal Navy is exploring options to sell both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark in a government-to-government sale, with reports in South American media suggestign Brazil is interested in at least one of the vessels.
NATO ‘rapidly responds’ to protect Baltic sea infrastructure
"Baltic Sentry will deliver focused deterrence throughout the Baltic Sea and counter destabilising acts like those observed last month,” said US Army General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
British forces committed to the Arctic
Responding to a parliamentary question from Graeme Downie MP, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard, detailed the forces and activities Britain undertakes to safeguard the Arctic.
Britain moves closer to nuclear-powered surface warships
The Royal Navy are continuing with their effort to explore the creation of a "nuclear surface fleet", aiming to assess the feasibility and operational advantages offered by advanced nuclear reactors on large surface vessels.
UK, France, Germany target Channel people-smuggling network
In a major international operation, UK, French, and German authorities have dismantled an organised crime group responsible for smuggling migrants to the UK via dangerous small-boat crossings in the Channel.
