Royal Navy warships shadowed the progress of a four-strong Russian task group as it sailed up the Channel and into the North Sea, the service said last week.

According to a pre-contract information notice (PIN) issued on June 26, the UK MoD is seeking to procure three Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) to conduct mine warfare missions from Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). for the Mine and Hydrographic Capability (MHC) program.

According to a report by the UK National Audit Office (NAO), on Carrier Strike, the initial operational capability (IOC) of the Royal Navy Merlin Crowsnest AEW helicopter will face an 18 month delay.

The first crewless Pacific 24 unmanned surface vessel (USV) for general duties with the Royal Navy has been launched, ready for trials to see how it – and similar craft – might fit into the ‘fleet of tomorrow’.

Royal Navy HMS Westminster Type 23 frigate shadowed a Russian destroyer through the English Channel, the service press office stated on June 21.

Oxfordshire-based EP Barrus secured the seven-year contract for the upkeep, update and supply of engines fitted to more than 1,100 craft.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Tide-class Tanker RFA Tiderace left the best berth in Liverpool and returned to sea for trials after a revamp on Merseyside.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday, First Sea Lord, United Kingdom Royal Navy Adm. Tony Radakin, and Chief of Naval Staff, Adm. Christophe Prazuck, French Navy, conducted a trilateral maritime discussion, June 12.