UK Defence Journal

Royal Navy’s new minehunting mothership begins trials

The Royal Navy’s first dedicated minehunting support vessel, HMS Stirling Castle, has sailed for the first time as a ...

"Dedication": Royal Navy's newest ship HMS Stirling Castle sails for the first time to prepare for front-line

HMS Stirling Castle has left Merseyside and is heading to her new home at HMNB Portsmouth. After being handed over from the ...

Russia warship spotted in UK waters as Royal Navy destroyer rushes on NATO mission

HMS Duncan and a Wildcat helicopter were activated to shadow Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov through the English ...
UK Defence Journal

UK considers commercial ships to augment Fleet Solid Support

The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the use of commercial vessels to supplement the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid ...

Watch moment Royal Navy warship fires supersonic shipbuster missile on Putin’s doorstep in message to Russia

Watch as a Royal Navy warship fires a powerful new missile capable of wiping out enemy ships more than 100 miles away. Frigate HMS Somerset carried out the first UK test of the weapon during a ...

Specialist mine-hunting ship sails for the first time as Royal Navy warship

A specialist mine hunting ship is on its way to its new South West base, sailing for the first time as a Royal Navy warship.