Now eight Royal Navy frigates being built in Scotland

With the recent steel-cutting ceremony for HMS Sheffield, the fifth Type 26 frigate, there are now eight Royal Navy frigates under construction in Scotland.

Work starts on new Frigate HMS Sheffield in Glasgow

Work has officially commenced on HMS Sheffield, the fifth of eight Type 26 frigates being built for the Royal Navy, with a steel-cutting ceremony held at the BAE Systems yard in Glasgow.

U.S. and Royal Marines sharpen skills to guard nukes

Royal Marines from the UK’s 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group have honed their specialised skills alongside their United States Marine Corps counterparts.

NATO warships train in Baltic Sea near Finland

NATO's maritime forces are conducting joint training in the Baltic Sea as part of the multinational exercise Freezing Winds, running from November 20-29 near Finland.

American supercarrier visits Malaysia

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia, marking the first visit by a U.S. aircraft carrier to the country in 12 years.

Minister defends equipment cuts, commits to modernisation

Lord Coaker addressed concerns over the decommissioning of military equipment and outlined the Government's commitment to modernising the Armed Forces.

UK reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons

"Let us be clear about this: we support the nuclear deterrent, and we support its renewal. That is an important part of our defence."

British forces lead ten nation exercise in Latvia

The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, comprising ten northern European nations, has successfully completed Exercise Joint Protector, a month-long operation conducted across multiple locations in Latvia.

British warship joins Baltic task force

Following recent operations tracking two Russian naval groups near the British Isles, Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke has transitioned to cold northern waters to participate in NATO-led activities.

Royal Navy tests autonomous boat in UK waters

The Royal Navy successfully trialled a crewless boat navigating busy Solent waters, remotely controlled from the experimental ship XV Patrick Blackett.

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