HMS Tyne highlights vital role of patrol ships in UK waters
The Portsmouth-based ship, one of three first-generation River-class vessels still in service, has spent over 3,500 hours at sea in 2025, frequently tasked with monitoring ships and submarines.
NATO targets Arctic advantage with Cold Weather Centre
NATO is stepping up efforts to strengthen its ability to operate in the High North, with a Norwegian-led Cold Weather Operations Centre of Excellence driving capability development across all domains in extreme cold environments.
Lockheed marks 250th delivery of MK 48 torpedo system
The milestone coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary.
Figures show defence key to Scotland spending allocation
Scotland’s latest Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures show that defence remains a substantial component of the country’s public spending allocation.
Australia controls UK submarine from 10,000 miles away
The Royal Navy has demonstrated for the first time that its new submarine Excalibur can be controlled from the other side of the world, with operators in Australia directing the uncrewed submarine while it was submerged in UK waters.
British carrier leads ‘most powerful’ fleet in Pacific
In a region where control of the seas is increasingly contested, the sight of multiple allied carriers operating together in one strike group sends a clear signal.
British firm to supply comms masts for Australian frigates
UK engineering firm STS Defence has secured a contract from Rohde & Schwarz Australia to provide integrated main communications masts for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates.
Leonardo support Italian Navy at Formidable Shield 2025
Leonardo’s advanced naval sensors and command systems were deployed aboard the Italian Navy's Giovanni delle Bande Nere during NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, where they demonstrated air defence capabilities alongside Allied forces.
U.S. and Italian Naval Forces team up in the Mediterranean
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group began integrated operations with the Italian Navy in the Mediterranean.
US, Australia, and Japan sign naval logistics agreement
The United States, Australia, and Japan have signed a new trilateral naval logistics arrangement aimed at deepening maritime cooperation and enhancing interoperability among their...
