Number of new Type 83 Destroyers yet to be decided
While no official confirmation has been given on where the Type 83s will be built, the Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy strongly supports domestic naval construction.
The status of Britain’s destroyer fleet power improvements
Project Napier was established in 2014 to enhance the availability, resilience, and power systems of the Type 45 Destroyers after previous power issues.
British warships to get £250m upgrades
This deal represents the largest-ever contract for naval communications capability provision for British warships.
New frigate crew commemorates heroic action of namesake
The crew of the Royal Navy’s new frigate HMS Venturer recently paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of a historic World War II encounter,...
Largest Middle East maritime exercise unites over 35 nations
The Middle East's largest maritime exercise, International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025, officially commenced on February 10th in Bahrain and Jordan.
Rising popularity of apprenticeships among young people
A new Apprenticeship Barometer survey conducted by BAE Systems, one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship providers, has revealed a growing preference for apprenticeships among young people aged 16-24.
Type 26 Frigates face delays but ‘remain on track’
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Type 26 frigate programme is experiencing delays and cost overruns but insists the project remains on...
UK seeks stronger defence cooperation with the EU
The UK Government has reiterated its ambition to secure a comprehensive UK-EU defence and security agreement, according to a parliamentary response provided by Luke...
NATO warships step up patrols in Mediterranean
NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian conducted its first focused patrol of 2025 in the Eastern Mediterranean, led by the Turkish Navy with contributions from the...
Now ‘not the time’ for Ferguson yard to change ownership
The Scottish Government has confirmed that Ferguson Marine will remain in public ownership for the foreseeable future.
