Royal Navy leads AUKUS trials to advance autonomous systems integration
Royal Navy personnel have played a key role in major AUKUS trials aimed at boosting the combined use of autonomous systems by the UK, Australia, and the United States.
Babcock removes fin from swiftsure submarine in key step of UK dismantling project
Babcock has reached a major milestone in the UK's Submarine Dismantling Project, with the first major cut completed on a decommissioned nuclear-powered submarine.
First Sea Lord responds to Strategic Defence Review: “A new Navy to meet a new threat”
The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has responded to the newly published Strategic Defence Review with a call for swift and decisive transformation within the Naval Service.
UK to build 12 nuclear submarines and invest £15 billion in warhead programme, Starmer announces
The UK is to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead programme.
Royal Navy trials drone support for crewed helicopter operations in the Atlantic
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter has, for the first time, relied on a drone for surveillance instead of its onboard radar during operations in the Atlantic.
Babcock unveils HMS Venturer, marking major milestone in UK Type 31 frigate programme
The Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, has been officially unveiled at Babcock’s Rosyth site in a significant step for the UK’s naval shipbuilding programme.
Submarine-hunting frigate HMS Glasgow officially named by Princess of Wales in Glasgow ceremony
HMS Glasgow, the first of eight new Type 26 frigates being constructed by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy, has been officially named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales.
Ascent Flight Training signs £300 million contract to enhance UK defence capabilities
Ascent Flight Training has been awarded a £300 million contract to significantly enhance training at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose and Royal Air Force (RAF) Cranwell.
HMS Dragon destroys supersonic missile in historic first for the Royal Navy
In a historic milestone, the Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon successfully intercepted and destroyed a supersonic missile during a live-firing exercise off the coast of Scotland.
Royal Navy unveils 12-metre uncrewed submarine Excalibur
The 12-metre vessel, named "Excalibur," was presented at HMNB Devonport, attended by 200 guests, including Rear Admiral James Parkin and representatives from AUKUS nations.
UK’s F-35 fleet set to achieve full operational capability during Operation Highmast
The United Kingdom’s F-35 fleet is set to declare full operational capability during its most significant airpower deployment of the century.
F-35B jets at core of Royal Navy’s exercise as Carrier Strike Group begins 2025 global deployment
The Royal Navy has launched a significant week-long NATO exercise in the Mediterranean, with F-35B Lightning stealth fighters playing a central role.