The Type 26 frigates will replace the current Type 23 fleet and rank among the world's most advanced warships.

A drone boat which could be deployed by the Royal Navy on reconnaissance and defence missions without endangering the lives of sailors has been operated remotely for the first time in UK waters.

The UK Ministry of Defence is prioritising economically prosperous programmes, which casts doubt over costly projects.

The early delivery of Royal Navy frigates being built by Scottish shipyards would be “highly desirable” in light of current ...