Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic

Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.

UK explores modular weapon fits for hybrid navy

The Royal Navy is seeking industry input on new modular weapon pods designed to be compatible with both crewed and uncrewed platforms.

MP warns British naval capability has diminished

Labour MP Alex Ballinger has warned that the Royal Navy’s surface fleet has sadly diminished, raising concerns about UK ability to meet growing security commitments across multiple theatres.

UFORCE launches in UK with seed funding

A new defence technology company bringing Ukrainian battlefield-tested autonomous systems to allied militaries has launched globally with its headquarters in the United Kingdom.

More than 30 Iranian naval vessels destroyed

US forces have destroyed more than 30 Iranian naval vessels since the start of the current military campaign.

American forces strike Iranian drone carrier

American forces struck an Iranian vessel described as a drone carrier during ongoing military operations in the region, leaving the ship ablaze.

Royal Navy seeks rapid counter-drone capability for ships

The Royal Navy is exploring the rapid procurement of a maritime counter-drone capability under a new pre-procurement initiative known as Project TALON.

Babcock hosts engineering festival for future engineers

More than 400 pupils and teachers from across Bristol and the South West took part in engineering and technology activities this week as part...

MP presses government on ship availability

Labour MP Alex Ballinger raised concerns about naval capacity as the UK faces simultaneous pressures across multiple theatres, including recent deployments connected to tensions in the Middle East.

Royal Navy tracks Russian ships in Channel

The Royal Navy has shadowed Russian naval and merchant vessels transiting near UK waters as part of wider NATO monitoring activity across the North Atlantic, according to the Royal Navy.