Japanese naval training squadron visits the UK
Two warships of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) have arrived in the UK at a time when the Anglo-Japanese defence relationship is growing closer.
Solving the Royal Navy’s lethality problems
There is a growing concern about the RN surface fleet’s lack of offensive power. Here we look at what might be done to remedy the situation in the medium-long term.
Royal Navy’s newest submarine HMS Audacious completes her maiden deployment
HMS Audacious has conducted NATO maritime security patrols in the Mediterranean on her maiden operational deployment.
In-focus: the Royal Navy’s inshore survey vessel HMS Magpie
HMS Magpie is the newest addition to the RN’s hydrographic squadron, commissioned in June 2018 to replace veteran survey launch HMS Gleaner. Here we examine this small and unusual vessel in detail.
Getting boats to sea – efforts to improve Royal Navy submarine availability
With the RN attack submarine fleet down to just 5 boats and the pressure of maintaining the nuclear deterrent unrelenting, initiatives to improve submarine reliability and availability have never been more important. Here we look at what is being done to mitigate chronic legacy issues and increase the time submarines spend at sea.
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 2022
The ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are critical for the Royal Navy to operate worldwide but despite its excellent capabilities, the service is in slow decline. Here we look at the current status of the fleet.
Royal Navy to be the first European force to field maritime ballistic missile defence capability
Today the MoD has announced the Tye 45 destroyers will be upgraded to intercept ballistic missiles. The destroyers will be the first European warships with a full sensor-shooter BMD intercept capability.
Towed array sonar integrated with Royal Navy experimental autonomous submarine
A lightweight towed array sonar developed by SEA has been successfully integrated and trialled with the Manta XLUUV. This combination of technologies has significant implications for anti-submarine warfare, seabed warfare and underwater surveillance capabilities.
Babcock awarded 10-year contract for dry docking Royal Navy aircraft carriers at Rosyth
Number 1 dry dock in Rosyth has been selected as the facility for all maintenance and repairs that cannot be done when the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers are afloat.
