Royal Navy shadows five Russian warships near UK waters
Royal Navy warships and helicopters tracked five Russian vessels in and around UK waters over the first week of July, as part of a surge in maritime monitoring operations.
Russian warship ‘opens fire’ in drill near Norway’s border
A Russian guided missile cruiser has carried out live-fire exercises just 30 kilometres from the Norwegian border, in a move likely to raise concerns among NATO allies.
MPs urge Arctic upgrades for future British warships
The Defence Committee has urged the Ministry of Defence to ensure the Royal Navy’s future Type 83 destroyers are hardened for Arctic operations.
MPs warn Grey Zone attacks now threaten all UK citizens
The report positions the grey zone as a defining feature of modern conflict, one that requires the full engagement of British society to confront.
British ships should patrol Baltic more often, say MPs
The UK should increase its naval presence in the Baltic Sea to strengthen deterrence and protect maritime supply routes to Estonia, according to a new report from Parliament’s Defence Committee.
Helsing to build drone submarine factory in Plymouth
Defence technology company Helsing will open its first UK Resilience Factory in Plymouth, creating high-value jobs and establishing the city as a national centre for marine autonomy, the government has announced.
HMS Astute begins mid-life refit
The refit, known as a Mid-Life Revalidation Period (MLRP), will be carried out by Babcock and is expected to upgrade key systems and extend the service life of the UK’s first Astute-class attack submarine.
Minister defends Indo-Pacific carrier deployments
The UK must continue to deploy naval forces globally, including to the Indo-Pacific, in support of allies and open trade routes, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence Lord Coaker told the House of Lords.
Britain’s new robotic mine sweepers enter service
The Royal Navy has formally accepted its first autonomous minesweeping systems into service.
UK, France and Italy align carriers for Indo-Pacific mission
The UK has confirmed that it is working alongside France and Italy to sequence aircraft carrier deployments in the Indo-Pacific, reinforcing a shared European commitment to regional security.
