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- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
UK Weighs Deployment Of HMS Duncan Destroyer To Protect Cyprus From Iranian Drone And Missile Threats
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Iran and Russia reportedly signed a secret €500 million missile deal in December 2025, according …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Filming At Rosyth Signals Strategic Spotlight On UK Naval Power
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Filming activity reported at Rosyth dockyard involving a Royal Navy aircraft carrier. ► HMS Prince …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
Why A Royal Navy Submarine Visit To Australia Signals AUKUS Moving From Pledge To Practice
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► A submarine from the UK’s :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} conducted a historic port visit to Australia in February …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
UKโs First Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow Nears Sea Trials After Major Build Progress
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► New imagery shows HMS Glasgow’s hull and superstructure largely complete as outfitting advances at the …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
HMS Albion Used To Prepare HMS Bulwark For Handover As Royal Navy Reshapes Amphibious Fleet
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► HMS Albion is being used to support HMS Bulwark’s preparation for handover. ► Both vessels …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
UK Carrier Drone Plan Advances Without Catapults, UK MoD Confirms
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readUK Carrier Drone Plan Advances Without Catapults The UK carrier drone plan has moved forward under a revised approach that drops the …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
AUKUS Nations Expand Autonomous Maritime Trials And Exercises For 2026
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readAUKUS Nations Advance Autonomous Maritime Technology Plans For 2026 The AUKUS autonomous maritime systems program is set to expand in 2026 as …
- Global News
UK Sells Former HMS Enterprise To Bangladesh Strengthening Maritime Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readUK Sells Former HMS Enterprise To Bangladesh The United Kingdom has formally sold the former Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise to …
- Global News
Royal Navy Moves to Buy Up to 15 Teledyne Underwater Gliders in Multi-Million Pound Deal
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readRoyal Navy Plans Deal for More Teledyne Underwater Gliders The Royal Navy is preparing to award a contract for additional Teledyne underwater …