HMS Duncan completes QinetiQ Sharpshooter exercise, countering drone swarms off Welsh coast
Working with Fleet Operational Standards and Training, QinetiQ managed a dynamic training environment in which HMS Duncan was required […]
First Sea Lord urges Royal Navy to boost war readiness amid rising Russian threat in North and Atlantic
The First Sea Lord has urged the Royal Navy to increase its readiness for war in response to a shifting geopolitical landscape and growing threats in the North and Atlantic.
Babcock marks dual milestones as HMS Bulldog build begins and HMS Active rolls out at Rosyth yard
Babcock has marked two significant milestones in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class programme at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
Royal Navy submarine HMS Anson makes historic first visit to Australia in support of AUKUS partnership
A Royal Navy submarine has arrived in Australia for an historic visit aimed at reinforcing the United Kingdom’s commitment to Indo-Pacific security.
Royal Marines Commandos conduct Arctic mortar training before NATO Cold Response and Lion Protector drills
Royal Marines have fired mortar rounds into the Arctic sky as intensive mission rehearsals continue in Northern Norway, where around 1,500 UK Commandos have been deployed inside the Arctic Circle as part of NATO efforts to protect the alliance’s Nordic nations.
UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group to North Atlantic and Arctic in 2026 to reinforce NATO and deter Russia
Britain will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation Firecrest, reinforcing NATO deterrence amid rising Russian military activity in the region.
U.S. Navy demonstrates AN/BYG-1 submarine combat system to UK partners under AUKUS framework
The U.S. Navy demonstrated its advanced AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system to United Kingdom sailors and industry representatives as part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership.
Royal Navy’s Proteus autonomous helicopter completes first flight in milestone for UK naval aviation
Britain has carried out the first flight of its first fully autonomous, full-size helicopter, marking a milestone for naval aviation and uncrewed systems.
QinetiQ secures £67 million contract to deliver DragonFire laser weapons to Royal Navy ships
QinetiQ has been awarded a £67 million contract to support the delivery of the UK’s first laser directed energy weapons to Royal Navy platforms from 2027.
Royal Navy receives autonomous submarine XV Excalibur following completion of acceptance trials
The UK’s largest uncrewed underwater vessel, XV Excalibur, has now officially been handed over to the Royal Navy following the completion of acceptance trials.
Thales awarded £10 million contract to develop autonomous remote command centres for Royal Navy mine countermeasures
Thales has secured a major contract from Defence Equipment and Support to design, develop and deliver next-generation portable autonomous command centres for the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy F-35 arrives at FRCSE for accelerated corrosion inspections under PAIR II process
The first Royal Navy F-35 Lightning II aircraft arrived at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast on 3 December for Production Asset Inspection Requirement Tier II corrosion-mitigation inspections.