Branches of armed forces press their case for greater investment but views diverge on where conflict may arise

The Department of State has cleared a potential foreign military sale to the United Kingdom for Navy multiband terminals and related equipment valued at $200 million, with RTX named as the principal contractor.

The Royal Navy's rules of engagement have been changed in response to the Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yantar directing lasers at RAF pilots. According to Forces.news UK Defense Secretary John Healey said the vessel was currently positioned on the edge of British territorial waters and was being closely tracked by Royal Navy warships and RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft.

The UK has awarded MBDA a £316 million contract to field the DragonFire laser weapon on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers by 2027, five years ahead of schedule. -DragonFire has already shot down high-speed drones in trials and can reportedly hit a £1 coin at a kilometer for about £10 per shot—far

Royal Navy tests “Rattler” uncrewed vessels in a milestone sea trial, escorting warships from 500 miles away in a step toward a Hybrid Navy.

The U.K. Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales (R09), achieved full operating capability during NATO exercise Falcon Strike last week, more than a year and a half since the carrier took over as flagship of the strike group.

The Royal Navy hunter-killer submarine HMS Trenchant (S-91) surfaces under the frozen Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean on March 21, 2018. Part of ICEX 2018. Film Credits: U.S. Navy Video by Chief Darryl I.

The former firefighter and Royal Navy vetaran died an ' inhumane, degrading and undignified death' when opportuinities to care for him were missed

The Royal Thai Navy is preparing to send the aircraft carrier Chakri Naruebet and a flotilla of 14 boats with relief supplies and medical teams to the flood-ravaged South, where continuing heavy rain has killed at least 13 people so far.