Babcock launches defence engineering skill study with Oxford
Babcock International Group has launched a national skills study aimed at ensuring the UK has the engineering skills needed to support future defence capability, national security and technological sovereignty.
Russian warship opens fire near English coast
Russian frigate Neustrashimy conducted a live-fire gunnery exercise around 40 nautical miles from Portsmouth, ar reported by the BBC.
Babcock signs deal to explore armed drone boats
Babcock, ACUA Ocean and Frankenburg have signed an MoU to combine launchers, low-cost missiles and uncrewed vessels into a maritime counter-drone concept. #FIA2026
15,000 expected at Devonport naval base open days
Babcock and the Royal Navy are opening the gates of the Devonport naval base for a second year, with an estimated 15,000 visitors expected across a family day and public open day.
British warship unleashes hail of gunfire in the Arctic
HMS Duncan has carried out live gunnery training while deployed on Arctic Sentry, with the destroyer marking the anniversary of the Royal Navy's Engineering Branch by putting her weapons engineers' work to the test.
New warship orders could be coming to Rosyth
The Royal Navy's new warships could be built at Rosyth, ministers hinted, with local MP Graeme Downie arguing the yard is the only one able to deliver the new ships on schedule.
UK withholds which warships will get new missiles
The MoD has declined on operational security grounds to say how many warships will be cleared to deploy the Naval Strike Missile by the end of 2026, having previously confirmed an eleven-ship plan and named vessels fitted.
Construction date for drone warships currently undetermined
The Hybrid Fleet has no construction date attached to it just yet, with the earliest fixed marker being the arrival of the Common Combat Vessels from the early 2030s.
No numbers yet for Navy’s giant uncrewed submarines
The MoD has yet to decide how many Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels it will build but confirming the platforms remain withijn the Atlantic Bastion programme.
Eight amphibious ships to be built under UK-Dutch deal
British yards will build eight amphibious transport ships under the £2.4bn UK-Netherlands partnership, the MoD has confirmed, with four vessels each forming the backbone of a joint amphibious force.
