BAE Systems issues updated imagery of Leander Type 31e Frigate concept
Today BAE Systems published new images of their Type 31e frigate concept showing some additional detail and features as the design evolves.More
May 2019
HMS Queen Elizabeth completes dry docking period and leaves Rosyth
After arriving on 8th April, HMS Queen Elizabeth has completed her dry dock inspection and today left Rosyth to return to Portsmouth for a period of sea trials and training in preparation for her Westlant19 deployment.
Royal Navy hosts integrated air and missile defence exercise Formidable Shield 2019
Exercise Formidable Shield 2019 (FS19) has been underway off Scotland during the past two weeks. This was a live-fire integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise designed to test NATO warships response to conventional and ballistic missile attacks.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Shipbuilding publish report on the industry
Today the all-party group of MPs that comprise the APPG on shipbuilding publish their report examining the state of the industry in light of the National Shipbuilding Strategy adopted in September 2017.
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Looking ahead – US Marine Corps aircraft to embark on board HMS Queen Elizabeth
Last week the US Marine Corps formally announced what had been known for some time, that their F-35B jets will join the 2021 Carrier Strike Group (CSG21) operational deployment on board HMS Queen Elizabeth. Here we look at the implications and benefits of this joint operating arrangement.
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MoD recognises the £250M price cap for Royal Navy Type 31e Frigate is unworkable.
It has emerged that the MoD has accepted that it will have to provide additional funds to make the Type 31e a credible frigate that can defend itself in the face of modern threats. Here we take a brief look at the implications.More
Photo essay: New Tide-class tankers conduct replenishment at sea trials
In fine weather off the South Coast of England on the 3rd of May, three RFA Vessels conducted various serials to trial new ships and their equipment intended to support the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
In focus: HMS Protector – the Royal Navy’s Antarctic patrol ship
After 4 years away from the UK, HMS Protector returned to Devonport on 25th April 2019. Here we look at the history of Antarctic Patrol Ships, Protector and her role in supporting UK interests and global science in the region.
Trouble ahead for the UK nuclear programme?
Yesterday the Nuclear Information Service published their report “Trouble ahead risks and rising Costs in the UK nuclear weapons programme”. This is a brief response to some of the points and recommendations made in the report.