MoD deny rumours that a new aircraft carrier will be mothballed
The denial comes amid speculation in the media that one of the new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers will be mothballed.
In a statement, the...
Russian carrier returning home from Syria due to inability to operate jets safely
It is understood that one of the reasons the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is returning home is the vessels inability to safely operate aircraft.
£100m missile contract awarded for Type 26 Frigate
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £100m contract to deliver the Sea Ceptor air defence missile system for the new Type 26 Frigate.
Government indicate all 13 frigates will be built on the Clyde
After confirming that the Type 26 would be built on the Clyde, Michael Fallon has expressed the intention that the Type 31 will also be assembled there.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct F-35 trials off US coast
It has been revealed that the first of the two new Queen Elizabeth carriers will conduct F-35 flight trials off the eastern coast of the US in 2018.
Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier: A Guide
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are the largest surface warships ever constructed for the Royal Navy.
BAE unveils potential designs for the Type 31 Frigate
BAE Systems has revealed two potential designs for the UK's General Purpose Frigate programme, known as the Type 31.
New supercarriers ‘will spearhead British sea power for next 50 years’
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Mike Penning, was welcomed on board the the Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers in Rosyth.
Trident submarines ‘not vulnerable’ to underwater drones
Claims that 'underwater drones' will render Trident carrying submarines vulnerable to attack have been dismissed by experts.
Harpoon missile replacement ‘being considered’
A Government minister has indicated that options for replacing the Harpoon anti-ship missile are 'being considered'.
