Defence Secretary outlines priorities for defence review
"Everyone agrees that defence spending must rise", said John Healey, the Defence Secretary.
Britain ‘will defend’ undersea cables and infrastructure
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard assured that "the United Kingdom and our armed forces will defend our critical national infrastructure undersea cables" after a Russian spy ship was spotted in the Irish Sea.
British flagship aircraft carrier arrives in Germany
The Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has arrived in Hamburg for a five-day visit to reinforce the recently signed Trinity House Agreement between the UK and Germany.
BAE Systems hosts Kongsberg at Glasgow shipyard
BAE Systems Maritime recently hosted Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, along with his leadership team, at their Glasgow shipyard.
Phoenix Express 2024 wraps up in Tunisia
Nations participating in this year’s exercise included Algeria, Belgium, Georgia, Italy, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Türkiye, and the United States.
Royal Marine fliers complete gruelling Dartmoor exercise
The week-long training, dubbed Exercise Merlin Storm, tested pilots and aircrew from 846 Naval Air Squadron on their ability to execute real-world missions under intense and unpredictable conditions.
Rolls-Royce develops advanced submarine power systems
Rolls-Royce has revealed new concepts for advanced energy generation and automation systems designed to meet the evolving needs of modern submarines.
Britain urged to boost strategic sea lift capability
The Council on Geostrategy has called for urgent action to address the UK’s logistical vulnerabilities in its latest research on national sealift capabilities, according to a new report.
First sub modernisation in Australia marks milestone
This historic effort marked the first instance of a joint American-Australian team performing maintenance on a nuclear-powered attack submarine.
British forces keep watch Russian warships close to UK
Operations included warships, support vessels, helicopters, and long-range maritime patrol aircraft as part of a coordinated effort to maintain security at sea.