American carrier group sails with Norway in the North Sea
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has been pictured sailing in formation with the Royal Norwegian Navy during its current European deployment.
World’s most powerful warship ‘opens fire’ in Europe
The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most powerful aircraft carrier, has conducted weapons qualifications while on deployment with its strike group in waters near Europe.
New Scottish ferry launched at Turkish yard
The first of two new ferries for Scotland’s Little Minch routes has been launched in Turkey as part of an effort to improve capacity and resilience for island communities.
British warship seen with massive missile firepower upgrade
HMS Defender’s refit boosts her short-range air defence capacity by around 50%.
World’s most powerful warship launches jets off UK coast
The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has launched flight operations off the UK coast during its current European deployment.
Russian warships in English Channel
HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter have shadowed Russian naval vessels passing through UK waters during a five-day operation, in coordination with NATO allies.
USS Winston S. Churchill pictured passing Dover White Cliffs
The striking image of USS Winston S. Churchill passing one of Britain’s most recognisable landmarks highlighted the ship’s namesake ties to the UK.
Fire reported aboard American warship off Japan
Japanese media and local authorities report a fire aboard the USS New Orleans, a U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock.
UK shipbuilding output up 72% but civil sector lacks backing
Tom Chant MBE, Chief Executive of the Society of Maritime Industries, told MPs that while the defence sector provided a reliable base of work, the same could not be said for civil contracts.
British warship passes 3,000 days out of service
HMS Daring has been out of service for over 3,000 days — longer than it took to build her. Now, after years of refit and regeneration, she is crewing up for trials and getting ready to rejoin the fleet.
