UK seeking strike and refuelling drone for aircraft carriers
Vanquish is expected to carry a credible payload with a clear exploitation path for roles such as ISR, strike, and air-to-air refuelling from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers.
Vanguard submarine welcomed home after deterrent patrol
A Royal Navy Vanguard Class submarine has returned to HM Naval Base Clyde after more than six months on deterrent patrol, continuing the UK’s unbroken record of Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) stretching back to 1969.
New Portsmouth defence newsletter launches
A new weekly defence newsletter has been launched by The News in Portsmouth, aimed at bringing together the biggest armed forces stories with a particular focus on the Royal Navy.
MOD confirms Harland & Wolff assessed fit to deliver
The government has confirmed that Harland & Wolff’s capacity to contribute to Royal Navy shipbuilding was assessed before the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) contract was awarded.
HMS Artful crew recognised during sponsor’s visit
The crew of hunter-killer submarine HMS Artful hosted their sponsor, Lady Amanda Zambellas, during a visit to HM Naval Base Clyde, according to a Royal Navy news update.
UK responds to Canadian warning on submarine vulnerability
The UK has acknowledged the growing challenges facing submarines in an era of rapid technological change, following comments from Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, who warned of a likely future where oceans become "effectively transparent and submarines are no longer allowed to hide".
Royal Navy declares Sea Venom missile ready for use
The missile can now be deployed on front-line duties with Wildcat helicopters, enhancing the Fleet Air Arm’s striking power.
NATO warships boost ties with Tunisia
The Romanian frigate ROS Regina Maria has made a port call in Tunis while deployed with NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian.
French forces board Russian-linked tanker
The vessel, stretching 244 metres, is widely reported to be part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used to circumvent international sanctions.
HMS Prince of Wales holds service over wreck of namesake
Sailors from HMS Prince of Wales have honoured the memory of those lost when the battleship of the same name and the cruiser HMS Repulse were sunk in the South China Sea on the 10th of December 1941.
