Spanish state-owned Navantia to acquire British shipyards
Navantia UK has announced it is in discussions to acquire Harland & Wolff, the British shipbuilding company, in a deal that could safeguard over 1,000 jobs and integrate four sites into Navantia's operations.
Update on project to build new nuclear submarines
HMS Dreadnought, the first of the next-generation strategic deterrent submarines, reached a key milestone with the completion of its largest structural segment, referred to as a "mega unit."
UK aircraft carrier to sail to Arctic for top secret mission
Britain's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will sail soon for the Arctic Circle to support a secret multinational mission at the North Pole, the UK Defence Journal has learned.
Progress on British submarine projects detailed
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has released its Annual Report and Accounts for the 2023–24 financial year, marking its sixth report since the agency's establishment in 2018.
Stunning images show HMS Iron Duke ‘Replenishment at Sea’
HMS Iron Duke has shared breathtaking images of its Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operation with the Norwegian vessel HNoMS Maud, showcasing the skill and precision required for such manoeuvres.
No decision yet on appointment of UK Shipbuilding Tsar
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no decision has yet been made on appointing a new shipbuilding tsar to oversee the revitalisation of the UK's shipbuilding industry.
Milestone reached in UK-Australia submarine pact
The Australian and UK Governments have reached a significant milestone in the delivery of the AUKUS nuclear sub fleet.
British aircraft carrier strike group heading to Australia
HMS Prince of Wales, one of the UK’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, will be the first of its kind to conduct a port visit to Australia.
British warship HMS Iron Duke ‘opens fire’ in the Baltic Sea
HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, recently conducted a live gunnery exercise to maintain its operational readiness and ensure the crew’s combat skills remain sharp.
Confirmation Australia to fit British sonar to new frigates
The UK Government has confirmed that Australia will equip its Hunter-class frigates with the Thales 2087 sonar system, a move set to contribute around £45 million to the UK economy.
