Record size and scope of Carrier Strike Group deployment announced

The largest concentration of maritime and air power to the UK in a generation will set sail next month, visiting more than 40 countries.




Royal Navy confirms two new fast patrol boats

HMS Ships Dagger and Cutlass confirmed as the new fast patrol boats.




Iceland becomes 10th nation to join UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force

Iceland has formally joined the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), the group of 10 northern European nations committed to upholding northern European security.




Defence Secretary statement on UK forces in Afghanistan

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made a statement on UK forces in Afghanistan.




Defence Secretary Ben Wallace’s tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Upon the sad news of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace pays tribute.