Royal Navy
Russia is withdrawing ships with ammunition from Syria - British Ministry of Defense
The British Ministry of Defense spotted 6 Russian ships with ammunition leaving Syria through the English Channel.
Rolls-Royce signs multi-billion dollar contract for nuclear reactors for British submarines
The British government has signed an 8-year contract with Rolls-Royce for the production and maintenance of nuclear reactors for submarines.
Britain changes rules over Russian spy ship in its waters
The British Defense Secretary announced a stronger response to the Russian Yantar vessel spotted in the English Channel. Britain will deploy an AI system and change the rules of engagement to protect underwater infrastructure.
Britain signs an $11 billion contract with Rolls Royce to build a nuclear submarine
The UK has signed a contract with Rolls Royce to design and manufacture nuclear reactors for its submarine fleet. The eight-year “Unity” agreement will create more than 1,000 new jobs and preserve 4,000 existing ones.
Britain successfully tests SPEAR cruise missile with a range of up to 100 km
The British military has successfully tested the SPEAR guided missile with a range of up to 100 km. The missile is designed for the F-35 and can destroy air defense systems, ships, tanks and other targets.
Britain has ordered a “significant” number of Martlet missiles: some of them will go to Ukraine
The UK government has ordered a significant number of Martlet lightweight multi-purpose missiles for 176 million pounds. Hundreds of missiles will be transferred to Ukraine to fight Russian invasion.
The British Navy reported an attack on a ship off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda was subjected to rocket fire off the coast of Yemen near Aden, resulting in a fire that was quickly extinguished, no one was injured.
May 20: World Bee Day, European Sea Day
Today, on May 20, all the inhabitants of our planet can join the celebration of an event dedicated to insects that play an important role in the Earth's ecosystem - World Bee Day.
Ukrainian ships Cherkasy and Chernihiv to take part in international exercises Sea Breeze 2024 in the UK
The Ukrainian warships Cherkasy and Chernihiv, handed over to Ukraine by the United Kingdom, are preparing to participate in the Sea Breeze 2024 international exercise with NATO countries.
UK deploys naval forces to help Gaza through new maritime corridor
The United Kingdom is deploying naval forces and establishing a maritime corridor from Cyprus to increase aid delivery to Gaza, including a temporary pier, a Royal Navy ship to transport aid, logistical support and £9. 7 million in funding.
In Britain, soldiers are allowed to wear beards for the first time in 100 years
For the first time in 100 years, the British army has lifted the ban on soldiers wearing beards, allowing officers and soldiers to grow facial hair.
Houthis attack a ship off the coast of Yemen
The Houthis attacked the ship 50 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, according to the UK Navy's Maritime Trade Coordination Center.
A new grouping will appear in the structure of the Ministry of Defense: mine countermeasures forces in the Black Sea
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is deploying a new grouping of mine countermeasures forces in the Black Sea using two British Sandown-class mine countermeasures ships.
British Navy prepares to test intercontinental ballistic missile - media
The British Navy will test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile from a submarine in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the United States. The missile is expected to fly over 6,000 kilometers and land between Brazil and West Africa.
Ukrainian Navy is interested in British ships - Neizhpapa
Ukraine's Navy commander says they will gladly accept two British frigates that the UK plans to decommission in 2024 due to a shortage of sailors. The UK Defense Secretary has previously stated that 2024 will be a crucial year for Ukraine's fate and that the UK will continue to support Kyiv.