6th Astute class submarine HMS Agamemnon rolled out of the build hall
HMS Agamemnon emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall at Barrow today, marking the transition from the construction phase to the test and commissioning phase.
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Will Norway buy Type 26 frigates built in Britain?
In 2023, Norway concluded a thorough defence review and is restructuring its armed forces with increasing spending, spurred by the rising threat from their Russian neighbours. As part of this programme, in April 2024 it was announced they are seeking to procure at least 5 new frigates with help from allied nations. Here we consider the possible contenders.
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What’s happening at Harland and Wolff shipbuilders?
As a result of financial turmoil surrounding the company, on 16th September administrators were appointed to take over Harland and Wolff plc. Here we attempt to summarise the complex current situation and the potential impacts for a key future supplier to the Royal Navy.
F-35 jets to embark on HMS Prince of Wales for exercise Strike Warrior 2024
UK F-35 jets will embark aboard HMS Prince of Wales for Exercise Strike Warrior which will run from 14th – 27th October off the coast of Scotland and in the North Sea.
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The development of a lean crewing solution for the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate
Like all navies, the RN is seeking to reduce the number of sailors needed to operate its warships as qualified people are expensive and in short supply. While putting fewer people in harm’s way, a small crew can have limitations. In this article, we look at how the designers of the Type 31 frigate have balanced lean crewing with effective operation.
RFA Cardigan Bay returns to UK but no sailors available to take her to shipyard for refit
RFA Cardigan Bay arrived in Portland in early September after more than two years away from the UK. Due to crew shortages, the RFA is currently unable to move her from Portland to Falmouth to begin a planned refit.
Naval forces in the Red Sea support salvage operation in attempt to prevent ecological catastrophe
Warships of the European Union Operation ASPIDES are closely supporting the challenging salvage of the oil Tanker MV Sunion, still burning weeks after being attacked by the Houthis.
HMS Somerset returns to action after post-refit defects finally resolved
HMS Somerset has rejoined the Royal Navy fleet after more than 2 years of post-refit engineering issues restricted her availability.More
A small step forward in Royal Navy submarine infrastructure improvement
Babcock International has completed a £200M refurbishment of number 9 dry dock used for the deep maintenance of Vanguard-class submarines and the facility is now ready to accept HMS Victorious.
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