Obituary: Prince Philip’s naval career
The Duke of Edinburgh joined the Royal Navy in 1939, though admitted his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, played a part in that choice, with Philip also considering joining...
2040 and beyond: new defence technologies
Flying battle suits, swarms of combat drones and advanced artificial intelligence might be exciting on the big screen, but Defence is treating similar concepts...
Massive UK maritime force on its way
The UK's Carrier Strike Group, spearheaded by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, is nearing its maiden operational deployment, Forces Net reports.
It was declared ready...
RN Hawk jets resume flying
Hawk jets from 736 Naval Air Squadron have resumed flying, after operations with the aircraft were temporarily paused following a crash in Cornwall, Forces Net reports.
In...
Big plans for Zumwalt class
By David Larter
The U.S. Navy is exploring a major ship alteration for its three stealth destroyers that would further drive up the cost of the...
HMS Prince of Wales back in May
Britain's newest aircraft carrier will be ready to return to operations "by May" of this year, a minister has confirmed, Forces Net reports.
The £3.1bn HMS...
What is a navy for?
By Nicholas A. Lambert*
Speaking to Congress, the Chief of Naval Operations recently argued that the purpose of the U.S. Navy hinged on the timeless...
US does not need another carrier: Admiral
The U.S. has the number of aircraft carriers it needs to meet requirements across the globe -- unless "additional challenges show themselves," the four-star...
Deaths of nine marines preventable
The Marine amphibious assault vehicle that sank off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, in July 2020, resulting in the deadliest AAV accident...
Sea lanes not as important as you thought
The Ever Given container vessel is finally freed, but there has been extensive discussion of the potential economic costs of disruption to world shipping...