MoD say ‘there will be British steel’ in new submarines

The reassurance comes as a union boss claimed that French steel would be used for the new fleet of nuclear submarines.

New British nuclear subs may use French steel

A union boss has claimed that British steelworkers have been "betrayed" as it was reported that French steel may be used for the new fleet of nuclear submarines.

HMS Westminster completes refit armed with new missiles

Now the most powerful and advanced frigate in the fleet, HMS Westminster is due to be handed back to the Royal Navy next spring.

Work to start on new nuclear missile submarine fleet

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that work will start on the UK's new nuclear missile submarine fleet with a £1.3 billion investment.

Supercarrier nears completion

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two new supercarriers, is currently in the final stages of completion, the vessel is due to go sea for trials in the New Year.

British commander wants US Marine Corps aircraft on new aircraft carriers

The commanding officer of the UK's new supercarrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has expressed a desire for US Marine Corps aircraft to join his own on deck.

IN PICTURES: Joint Expeditionary Force sails

Royal Navy ships from the Joint Expeditionary Force line up for photos.

French carrier begins operations against Islamic State

Air operations over Iraq against Islamic State from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle have now begun.

BAE awarded $50m contract to modernise naval guns

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $50 million contract option to upgrade four additional Mk 45 Naval Guns on guided missile destroyers.

UK to send Destroyer to the Black Sea to support NATO’s southern flank

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon met with his Bulgarian counterpart Nikolay Nenchev and confirmed that the UK will send a Type 45 Destroyer to the...

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