Number of ‘militarily useful’ British vessels down to 701

At the start of 2016 there were 701 'militarily useful' British vessels, a reduction of 140 vessels since the same point in 2009.

Defence Minister speaks of ‘unquestionable commitment’ to the defence industry in Scotland

Harriett Baldwin has visited two leading defence industry employers to meet small and medium-sized enterprises and apprentices in Scotland.

HMS Queen Elizabeth likely to sail this week, delay due to weather possible

According to a member of the ships company we spoke to, HMS Queen Elizabeth is likely to sail soon with the crew having been told when to expect to sail.

HMS Iron Duke turns against NATO fleet

Frigate HMS Iron Duke is playing the role of an enemy warship to give a NATO fleet a realistic threat which it must try to...

HMS Brocklesby set to return to operations

HMS Brocklesby has begun her sea trials programme after a period of maintenance work.

Northrop Grumman demonstrates unmanned mine-hunting capabilities in North Sea trials

Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated unmanned mine-hunting capabilities using the high-speed AQS-24B sensor.

WATCH: Tour HMS Queen Elizabeth

Take a tour showing the fifth generation F-35B Lightning and HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest ship to be ever constructed in Britain for the Royal Navy.

HMS Diamond shows off firepower in missile test off Scottish coast

Watch as Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond tests her Sea Viper missile system off the coast of Scotland.

Clyde shipyards receive boost in orders

The Clyde will build 5 Offshore Patrol vessels, 8 Type 26 Frigates and assemble "at least" 5 Type 31 Frigates, an increase over what was...

LRASM for the Type 26 Frigate fleet?

Lockheed Martin are eager to have their Long Range Anti-Ship Missile fitted to new Type 26 Frigate fleet.