UK warship gets powerful anti-ship, land attack missiles
HMS Portland, a Type 23 Frigate, has been fitted with a replacement for the ageing Harpoon missile - the anti-ship and land-attack 'Naval Strike Missile'.
British carrier to sail to Arctic for secret mission
Britain's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will sail today for the Arctic Circle to support a very secret multinational mission at the North Pole.
RFA pay dispute and retention concerns continues
The Ministry of Defence has addressed questions raised in Parliament about the ongoing pay dispute within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Government confirm new assault ships due for 2033
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) programme, intended to replace the Royal Navy’s current amphibious fleet, is progressing through its concept phase, with the first vessel expected to enter service by 2033.
MOD detail recent use of retiring military equipment
The Ministry of Defence has provided details on the recent operational deployments of several platforms slated for retirement as part of the UK's ongoing transition to 'modernised capabilities'.
Government rebukes call for warships to be used in Channel
Responding to a parliamentary question from Rupert Lowe MP on using warships in the English Channel, the MOD reiterated that ""Defence assets are procured for Defence tasks".
HMS Northumberland scrapping saves over £100 million
The Type 23 frigate was deemed uneconomical to repair after significant structural damage was discovered during a planned refit.
Experts caution NATO gap in ‘all-domain awareness’ in Arctic
At a recent CEPA briefing on the launch of a new report, experts explored critical gaps in NATO's Arctic capabilities and discussed opportunities for Western and Northern European nations to enhance regional security.
Assault ships ‘not as important as political will’ in Arctic
"Some changes in specific capabilities, in the sense of onesies and twosies, are less important than the political will and the willingness to engage", advised Lance Landrum, Senior Fellow at CEPA.
HMS Daring spends more time in refit than it took to build
HMS Daring has now spent more time undergoing maintenance and upgrades than it took to construct her.
