Government insist ‘no delay’ to Type 26 frigate

The Scotland Office has issued a firm denial that the Type 26 frigate programme on the Clyde has been "delayed indefinitely".

No, the Type 26 Frigate has not been cancelled

Despite alarming headlines, the Type 26 frigates have not been cancelled or "indefinitely postponed".

HMS Ambush involved in collision off Gibraltar

HMS Ambush has been involved in a collision with a merchant vessel off the coast of Gibraltar.

Royal Navy forced to give up frigate based drone capability

British frigates will be left without maritime unmanned air system from late 2017, with no funding available to replace the drone.

Defence Secretary comments on Trident renewal

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has commented on the decision to renew Trident.

British parliament votes to renew Trident

The British parliament have voted to renew the Trident weapons system, replacing the Vanguard class submarines that carry the UK's nuclear missiles.

Fishing trawler catches Portuguese submarine off Cornwall

A Portuguese submarine taking part in exercises off the coast of Cornwall became caught in the nets of a French trawler, the Royal Navy...

IN PICTURES: HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles

Images show Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth.

RFA Cardigan Bay returns to Falmouth

A&P Group’s Falmouth Yard has welcomed RFA Cardigan Bay back into port after four years at sea.

Trident upgrades to include cyber attack protection

It is understood that the Trident missile system will be given increased protection from cyber-security threats.

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