UK F-35B fighters conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales to protect Icelandic and Arctic airspace
The Lightning II stealth fighters are carrying out defensive patrols and standing ready to scramble to defend the High North.
Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty
The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship.
UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier
Britain’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command off Iceland to support the defence of Europe and the North Atlantic.
Royal Navy launches Callen-Lenz Nyan strike drone at sea for first time as Project VANTAGE advances Hybrid Navy capability
The Royal Navy has launched the Callen-Lenz Nyan One-Way Effector from a ship at sea for the first time during tri-service trials off the south coast of the United Kingdom.
UK Defence Investment Plan shifts Royal Navy surface fleet from Type 83 destroyer to Hybrid Navy and Common Combat Vessel
The United Kingdom’s Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June, confirms one of the deepest changes in decades to the Royal Navy’s surface fleet concept.
UK Carrier Strike Group operates under NATO command to strengthen Arctic and High North posture through Arctic Sentry
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command as the Alliance strengthens its posture across the Arctic and High North.
UK to build at least six Common Combat Vessels as Royal Navy shifts to hybrid air defence fleet for Atlantic and NATO operations
The Common Combat Vessel will replace the Royal Navy’s current fleet of six Type 45 destroyers.
UK deploys QinetiQ additive manufacturing at HMNB Clyde to speed Royal Navy submarine maintenance and support AUKUS standards
The UK Submarine Delivery Group is using advanced and additive manufacturing to improve Royal Navy submarine availability.
Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales joined NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise across Europe
Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales have flown in the skies of Finland for the first time during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 air warfare exercise.
HMS Prince of Wales delayed in Norway for repairs amid renewed scrutiny of UK defence readiness
Britain’s £3.5 billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been forced into port in Norway for repairs after breaking down again.
QinetiQ supports HMS Anson maintenance in Australia with additive manufacturing for replacement submarine parts
QinetiQ supported HMS Anson’s recent routine Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia by using additive manufacturing to deliver replacement parts in four weeks.
Royal Navy docks crewless mine-hunting vessel in RFA Lyme Bay ahead of potential Hormuz mission
The Royal Navy has docked its crewless mine-hunting system in its mothership for the first time after extensive trials.