The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that analysis of the Royal Navy’s Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) trials remains ongoing, more than two years after initial testing was carried out aboard HMS Prince of Wales.

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Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract to manufacture a new advanced lightweight torpedo for the U.S. Navy, featuring a newly developed warhead intended to improve weapon effectiveness.

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Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar has conducted live gunnery training in the Coral Sea as part of her ongoing Indo-Pacific deployment.

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U.S. Navy destroyer USS Zumwalt has successfully completed builder sea trials following a major modernisation programme that will see the ship become the first American naval platform for hypersonic weapons.

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The Royal Navy has carried out a planned rotation of its South Atlantic patrol vessels, with HMS Medway taking over duties around the Falkland Islands as HMS Forth begins her return to the UK.

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Indonesia has signed an agreement paving the way for the acquisition of two additional UK-designed Arrowhead 140 frigates, as part of a partnership with Babcock.

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The UK Government has raised concerns about the potential impact of the Scottish Government’s defence sector support policy on jobs, skills and investment, following a parliamentary question, the UK Defence Journal understands.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers are currently operational, following a parliamentary question on the availability of the class.

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The government has reiterated that investment in the UK’s nuclear deterrent and warhead programmes is progressing as planned, while also stressing the importance of personnel welfare within the submarine service.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed initial participation numbers for its new Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme, as part of plans to launch the programme in early 2026, the department stated. The scheme, described as a military “gap year”, is intended to offer young people the opportunity to experience service life while developing skills and […]

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