Firms warn UK risks falling behind China amid ‘lack of plan’
Executives from Britain’s leading defence trade associations have warned that the second strand of AUKUS, focused on advanced technologies such as AI, undersea systems and cyber, lacks clear direction.
German naval laser nears operational readiness
A containerised high energy laser demonstrator developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany has moved from sea trials to further testing at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen
UK developing seabed warfare strategy
The government has confirmed that it is developing a new seabed warfare strategy to protect critical undersea cables and infrastructure amid growing concerns about foreign interference and sabotage.
UK hails boost for Scottish shipbuilding
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said the contract with Norway for Type 26 Firgates represents "a huge vote of confidence in Scotland’s shipbuilding capability."
British aircraft carrier strike group enters Red Sea
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has transited north through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and entered the Red Sea.
Britain ‘no plans’ to dry dock nuke subs in Gibraltar
The government has stated that there are currently no plans to use Gibraltar for the dry docking of Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
NATO task group strengthens ties with Egypt port visit
Operation Noble Shield, under which the task group operates, plays a key role in deterring potential threats and maintaining the safe use of international waters.
Royal Marines Reservists tackle intensive combat training
Royal Marines Reservists have completed two weeks of demanding exercises in Dorset and Wales to refine their combat readiness and align their skills with regular forces.
Royal Navy patrol boats wrap up Baltic deployment
Four Royal Navy patrol boats have completed a two-month deployment to the Baltic, working alongside NATO’s newest members in a series of coastal warfare and harbour defence exercises.
Royal Navy completes rollout plan for new landing aid
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the planned installation schedule for the Glamox Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS) across the Royal Navy’s Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel fleet.
