The UK’s two Queen Elizabeth-class carriers have overcome early maintenance issues to become successfully deployed power projection platforms. At one point, rumors circulated that one of the carriers ...

The UK’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, the nation’s most valuable naval assets, have been plagued by significant and persistent mechanical failures. -Both HMS Prince of Wales and HMS ...

The Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class carriers can hold up to 72 aircraft total. This includes room for 36 F-35B fighter ...

A Peregrine uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) during shipborne uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) trials in the Gulf of Oman, summer 2025. Credit: UK Royal Navy LONDON–The UK Royal Navy hopes to fly a ...

Russian warships and other vessels loitering in waters around Britain face being shadowed by drones piloted from 500 miles ...

During both world wars, the German Navy tried its utmost to bring the UK to heel through unrestricted submarine warfare. Conversely, the Royal Navy deployed countless warships, men, and resources in ...

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, visited the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier as it operated in the North Sea, complete with a backseat ride in an F/A-18F Super Hornet. In his ...

Royal Navy cadets have faced their toughest challenge yet in a two-week Dartmouth exercise simulating real-world maritime ...