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Royal Navy: Atlantic Bastion timeline, 2026-2029
The First Sea Lord detailed the next steps in delivering the navy’s future hybrid force structure.
Country analysis: Qatar defence market
Qatar is a regional power in the Middle and Near East, operating capable forces across all warfighting domains.
Exploring the impact of UK ‘ceding’ Type 26 frigates to Norway
The decision to grant Norway Type 26 frigate slots previously given to the Royal Navy will have consequences.
AUKUS friction: Australia, UK lack say in design of SSN tech
The evolution of the common AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System is largely out of the hands of the two end users.
Survey: US industry can’t meet global munitions demand
The demand for munitions is increasing globally amid a series of international conflicts, with nations seeking to replenish or boost stockpiles.
Japan lift arms export limits to meet partner ‘expectations’
Japan seek to use the same systems as 17 other militaries as the security environment deteriorates.
UK Minister ‘sick and tired of journalists’ talking down military
UK Minister for Defence Readiness Luke Pollard takes aim at journalists for negative press, amid a string of headlines in recent weeks.
Fact Check: Starmer’s claim on Labour Government’s shipbuilding record
The UK Prime Minister made claims on the reduction of frigates and destroyers during previous Conservative administrations.
How the UK gave away its mine hunting fleet
The UK removed its last mine hunting vessel from the Middle East just weeks before the outbreak of hostilities between the US and Iran.
Does it make sense for the UK to sell its Batch 1 OPVs?
Reports suggest the UK is considering selling its OPVs used to patrol UK waters, further reducing Royal Navy presence at sea.