Minister refuses to confirm that there are ‘no current plans’ to decommission amphibious vessels...
A letter written by Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin in January had denied there are any 'current plans' to retire the Albion class amphibious warfare vessels early. However, the Minister refused to confirm that was still the case during a debate today in Westminster Hall prompting fears this has changed.
‘We will not and cannot sit by whilst the Royal Navy is hollowed out’...
MP's from across the political spectrum have spoken out against speculated cuts to the Royal Navy amphibious fleet today during a debate at Westminster Hall.
HMS Albion trains prior to future flagship role
HMS Albion has already stormed Cornish beaches and launched an attack on a Cornish fortress say the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy frigate shadows Russian warship off Scottish coast
Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset shadowed a Russian destroyer off the coast of Scotland this weekend it has been confirmed.
Royal Navy join search for missing Argentine submarine
HMS Protector is joining the search for an Argentine Navy submarine that has been out of contact for days.
Wildcats and RFA Argus help stricken yacht
Wildcat helicopters and RFA Argus helped a British yachtsman when his boat was damaged by storms in the Bay of Biscay officials reported.
HMS Queen Elizabeth will ‘strike fear into the hearts of our enemies’ says Defence...
Newly appointed Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson spoke about HMS Queen Elizabeth as he visited her on trials.
HMS Prince of Wales to take over later stages of F-35 trials from HMS...
HMS Prince of Wales will take over F-35 trials to allow HMS Queen Elizabeth to return to dock for her routine re-certification work.
Defence Secretary: Russia ‘has nothing like’ HMS Queen Elizabeth
Newly appointed Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson spoke about HMS Queen Elizabeth as he visited her on trials.
Missile defence exercise Formidable Shield concludes off Scottish coast
Formidable Shield brought together eight NATO countries in the Outer Hebrides to test integrated air and missile defence capabilities through a series of live missile firings and demonstrations.
