MOD distances itself from naval college upkeep
The Ministry of Defence has said it works closely with organisations linked to the Old Royal Naval College but does not hold responsibility for the site’s heritage upkeep, employment or day-to-day public access.
American warship arrives in Scotland
The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius is taking part in a routine port visit to Scotland.
UK warns of Russian threat to offshore energy assets
Responding to a series of written questions from Labour MP Graeme Downie, defence minister Al Carns said Russia continues to pose a sustained challenge to Euro-Atlantic security.
Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
The Royal Navy is expected to bring the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into service later this year, according to the Ministry of Defence.
New atlas urges seapower focus to make UK ‘pivotal power’
The atlas presents 12 strategic maps examining Britain’s security, economic interests and exposure to global threats.
Calls to review £200m Navy workboat deal awarded abroad
GMB has urged the government to intervene after a £200 million contract for naval support vessels was awarded to Dutch shipbuilder Damen.
AN/AQS-24 paired with US Navy drone vessel
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle, completing initial open-water testing within 45 days of contract award, according to the company.
Key Channel boat supplier jailed after NCA-led probe
A man described by the National Crime Agency as its top global target for organised immigration crime has been jailed for supplying boats and engines used in thousands of small-boat crossings of the English Channel.
UK confirms military support for U.S. seizure of tanker
Britain confirmed on Wednesday that it provided military support to the United States during the seizure of the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic.
U.S. seizes sanctioned tanker in North Atlantic
The United States has seized the sanctioned supertanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic, U.S. European Command said on Tuesday, confirming the culmination of days of heightened surveillance and military-backed enforcement activity.
