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The UK Ministry of Defense has provided details about how it plans to test its new A21 nuclear warhead without actually detonating one.

How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 25, 2024

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.

Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Mar 9, 2024

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 6, 2024

Sea Viper missiles being loaded onto HMS Diamond

British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Feb 26, 2024

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Feb 21, 2024

Queen Elizabeth class carrier HMS Prince of Wales departing Portsmouth, February 12, 2024

Royal Navy Carrier Sails For NATO Exercise Amid Readiness Concerns

By Oliver Parken / Updated Feb 12, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone

HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Feb 11, 2024

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

By Oliver Parken / Updated Feb 6, 2024

Pictured is HMS Westminster 30NM off the British coast.

Royal Navy Forced To Retire Frigates Due To Personnel Shortages: Report

By Oliver Parken / Updated Jan 6, 2024

F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board last week, is currently conducting flight testing off the east coast of the United States. Pictures show how the night time trials, which up until now have only been tested in simulators or on the ground, were carried out using state-of-the-art night-vision technology, with the pilots and aircraft handlers successfully guiding the supersonic fighter jets onto the flight deck. Some trials were also carried out without night vision technology to ensure the jets’ capability in any eventuality.

No, The F-35B Does Not Use Afterburner In Vertical Landing Mode

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Dec 28, 2023

The first Royal Navy warship to be armed with Naval Strike Missiles, the HMS Somerset, has finally emerged with its new weapons.

Naval Strike Missiles Have Arrived Aboard Royal Navy Warships

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Dec 18, 2023

Mojave drone landing on HMS Prince of Wales

Mojave Drone’s Carrier Debut Shown In Greater Detail In Video

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Dec 12, 2023

Royal Navy Activates First F-35B Unit, Big Decisions On Type’s Future Loom

Royal Navy Activates First F-35B Unit, Big Decisions On Type’s Future Loom

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Dec 8, 2023

Mojave Drone lands on aircraft carrier

Mojave Drone Flies From British Aircraft Carrier

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Nov 17, 2023

Royal Navy Long Patrol Vanguard SSBN

Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae

By Oliver Parken / Updated Sep 11, 2023

Royal Navy 'Franken-ship' HMS Zubian

Royal Navy Once Created A ‘Franken-Ship’ From Two Destroyers

By Oliver Parken / Updated Aug 22, 2023