HMS Venturer foremast installed at Rosyth
HMS Venturer, the first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates, has taken another step forward with the installation of her foremast at Babcock’s Rosyth facility.
More shipbuilding for Scotland as £8m barge project starts
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has cut the first steel for a new £8 million transport barge at Navantia UK’s Methil yard, marking the start of fabrication for a vessel that will play a key role in the construction of the Royal Navy's new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships.
Are Russian cargo ships operating drones in Europe?
A Russian-crewed cargo ship has attracted attention after its movements coincided with drone incursions over German military installations.
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.
