Backlash is growing against the Labour government’s announcement that Royal Navy flagships, tankers and helicopters will be decommissioned in cost-saving measures announced by defence secretary John ...

The defence secretary has announced emergency cuts to the UK military, including the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships, a frigate and 31 helicopters. John Healey has blamed the disputed £22bn ...

A defence minister has defended retiring two former Royal Navy flagships despite millions of pounds being lost. Luke Pollard, minister for defence readiness and industry, responded to the ...

A defence minister declined to share how much two retired Royal Navy ships have been sold for.

“Like taking candy from a baby” shouldn’t apply in the case of a mighty warship, but it does. In a supposedly weeks-long heist, thieves were able to steal some $330,000 worth of diesel from the Royal ...

Almost 3,600 migrants have been rescued from overcrowded boats sailing from Africa to Europe over the past 48 hours, Italy said on Thursday, with sea conditions seen as perfect for attempting the ...