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Two communications masts being fitted to the new Royal Navy Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff.

New Type 26 warship HMS Cardiff ‘taking on her final profile’

Royal Navy Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Steve Moorhouse said the lack of frigates will be addressed in the future despite short term problems. This comes amid a push towards a hybrid navy.

Top Brass addresses lack of Royal Navy frigates amid drone boat push

New British military satellite launched into space.

New UK military satellite launched into space to find threats

The Portsmouth and Chichester Apprenticeship Awards 2026, took place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at The Marriott Hotel in Portsmouth.
Pictured is: (fifth from left) Compere Mark Collins with all the winners.
Picture: Sarah Standing

Portsmouth & Chichester Apprenticeship Awards celebrates local talent

A large section of the fifth Type 26 frigate HMS Sheffield being worked on in Glasgow, Scotland.

Exciting construction update for new Type 26 frigate HMS Sheffield

HMS Agamemnon has sailed from the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.

Powerful new Royal Navy nuclear submarine at sea for first time

Millions of pounds is being invested into Portsmouth defence firms by BAE Systems. Pictured: Cutting of steel on HMS Sheffield.

Large city employers among cohort to offer job opportunities

A new missile which will be fitted to Type 26 frigates will undergo testing and trials in 2028. Pictured: Type 26 warship HMS Glasgow.

Key development for new Type 26 frigates announced

Sea trials are planned soon for the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow.

Type 26 warship HMS Glasgow to have sea trials soon - build update

Royal Navy torpedoes will continue to be maintained in Portsmouth after a multi-million contract was extended, securing hundreds of jobs. Pictured: A Stingray Training Variant Torpedo is fired from Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster during an exercise.

'Critical' deadly torpedoes for Royal Navy as deal secures 100 jobs

'Birthplace of maritime power' hosts historic Nato event

Timings have been released for when the Spitfires will fly over Portsmouth.

Timings for when Spitfires will fly over city for Armed Forces Day

Type 26 build slots have been ceded to Norway amid concerns over the size of the fleet. Pictured: Type 26 warship HMS Glasgow.

Fears strikes will risk more delays to the building of new warships

The collapsed Aeralis bid which aimed to bring and secure hundreds of jobs in the Gosport area has been blamed on government inaction. The News analyses whether it’s a big blow for the area, or if it was an overly ambitious idea.

'Shameful' inaction blamed for collapsed 900 new RAF jet jobs bid

Type 26 build slots have been ceded to Norway amid concerns over the size of the fleet. Pictured: Type 26 warship HMS Glasgow.

Build slots for new Royal Navy Type 26 frigates passed to Norway

The home in Domum Road, Copnor, which will be allowed to become an HMO

Portsmouth home will become HMO - despite objection from MP
A controversial HMO application which saw over 70 objections – including one from an MP – has been granted permission.
Toby Paine

Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow sailing. She will soon be joining the Royal Navy fleet, with timeframes being given for when they will bolster the force.

Preparations 'well underway' to build new Royal Navy frigate

The naming ceremony for HMS Glasgow, at the BAE Systems shipyard in Scotstoun, Glasgow, where the Princess of Wales, Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, gave her blessing to the Royal Navy's newest warship last month

"Unacceptable weakening" of Royal Navy addressed amid Type 26 concern

Discussions are ongoing as to whether to offer in-build frigates bound for the Royal Navy to Norway. The first of the four engines aboard the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow has been turned on for the first time, as the ship edges closer to joining the Royal Navy fleet.

"World class" new in-build Royal Navy ships could be passed to Norway

Left to Right Cllr Lesley Meenaghan, Cllr Kevin Casey, Cllr Kirsten Bradley and Cllr Alan Scard at Gosport Borough Council regulatory board meeting on January 28

Unanimous support for new nine-bed HMO above high street shops

The first of the four engines aboard the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow has been turned on for the first time, as the ship edges closer to joining the Royal Navy fleet.

"Beating heart" of new Type 26 frigate fired up for the first time

BAE Systems is pushing to invest in future technology which could be a part of the Royal navy of tomorrow. From L: Business development manager Bryan Hore, head of UK business development Steve Hart, head of radar Steve Newnham, and future radar product line lead Steve Reed.

"Full steam ahead": Futuristic Royal Navy radars being developed

BAE Systems has been pushing ahead with creating vital radar upgrades for Royal Navy aircraft carriers and destroyers. From L: Future radar product line lead James Reed, head of radar Steve Newnham, business development manager Bryan Hore, and head of UK business development Steve Hart.

Investment bolstering HMS Prince of Wales and destroyer radar upgrades

Defence giant BAE Systems has reached a jobs record and is growing due to Type 26 shipbuilding and other projects.

BAE Systems hits young people in training record - Portsmouth jobs

The under construction City Class Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow

When will the Royal Navy operate advanced Type 26 frigates?

Pictured: BAE Hawk trainer aircraft. A letter of intent has been signed to produce a pilot trainer replacement for the Royal Air Force, with defence giants Saab, BAE Systems, and Boeing. Despite this, Aeralis remain confident its proposal will be successful.

"Letter of Intent" signed for trainer jet - competition for jobs bid

HMS Agamemnon, a powerful new nuclear submarine, will soon be out on Royal navy patrols after carrying out her first ever dive.

Powerful new nuclear submarine HMS Agamemnon completes first dive
A ferocious new nuclear submarine has completed her first dive as she takes a step closer to being out at sea.
Freddie Webb

The steel being cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth Dreadnought-class submarine.

"Significant”: Construction of new powerful nuclear submarine starts

His Majesty The King inspects Royal Navy personnel at the commissioning ceremony of HMS Agamemnon in Barrow-in-Furness (22/09/2025).

"Formidable" nuclear submarine welcomed into fleet by King Charles III

HMS Argyll being towed to Portsmouth on September 19, 2025. The Type 23 Duke-class frigate has an uncertain future, with a mooted sale to BAE Systems not materialising.

Retired Royal Navy ship towed to base in surprisingly good shape

Type 26 frigates will be built for the Royal Navy and Norway at the same time, after fears were raised about delays following the export deal. Pictured: HMS Glasgow

Type 26 Royal Navy and Norway frigates will be built simultaneously

Jubilant PM calls for more ship exports after Type 26 Norway deal

The huge Type 26 frigate deal with Norway could cause delays for the Royal Navy, a national publication has said. Pictured: HMS Glasgow

Fears that new Royal Navy ships could be delayed, report says

Norway and the UK have secured a huge £10bn contract to build Type 26 frigates, variants which are being produced for the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Cardiff, Type 26 frigate, sailing in the River Clyde in Scotland for the first time.

British warships being built for Norway in mammoth £10bn deal

Defence giant BAE Systems has announced a strong financial performance after playing a vital role in preparing HMS Prince of Wales for her deployment to the Indo-Pacific. Pictured: The Royal Navy flagship leaving the city on April 22, 2025.

"Strong performance": BAE Systems profits rise aiding carrier op

Millions of pounds is being invested into Portsmouth defence firms by BAE Systems. Pictured: Cutting of steel on HMS Sheffield.

Millions ploughed into Portsmouth defence firms since shift

New returners programme in Portsmouth and Isle of Wight.

New returners programme in Portsmouth and Isle of Wight celebrates partnership m...

Here is the construction update for five Type 26 frigates HMS Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast, Birmingham, and Sheffield, in Scotland.

How close are five Royal Navy Type 26 ships are to being built?

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Plans have been outlined for how the new Type 26 frigates will be used by the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Glasgow and all those involved with her build.

"Rapid evolution" set for new Type 26 ships - how will they be used?

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, today gave her blessing to the Royal Navy's newest warship. Pictured is Her Royal Highness alongside the Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell.

"Pure-bred" new Royal Navy ship named by Princess of Wales

The government has confirmed when HMS Dreadnought is due to enter the Royal Navy fleet. Picture: A computer generated graphic of HMS Dreadnought, a new nuclear submarine being built for the Royal Navy.

New nuclear submarine HMS Dreadnought construction "remains on track"

New technology is allowing BAE Systems to produce more explosives for the UK.

New technology used by defence giant to ramp up explosives production

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed how many active Type 23 frigates there are in the fleet, alongside the deadlines for when Type 26s and 31 vessels will enter the fleet. Pictured: HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy frigate that was previously based in Portsmouth, sailing down Oslofjord.

How many active Type 23 frigates are there? MoD confirms replacements

Hull sections and jigs on route to Glasgow and BAE Systems for assembly, produced to be part of the Type 26 frigate HMS Birmingham.

Huge propulsion block and other parts built new Type 26 ships

The keel has been laid for HMS Dreadnought, one of four powerful ballistic missiles being constructed.

Powerful nuclear submarine HMS Dreadnought reaches major milestone

New Dreadnaught-class nuclear submarines are being built for the Royal Navy at a cost of £41bn, with a date being given as to when they'll enter the fleet. Pictured is a Vanguard-class submarine undergoing maintenance at HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane, north-west of Glasgow, Scotland.

Powerful new nuclear submarines being built and will enter fleet soon

A critical update has been made regarding the Type 26 shipbuilding programme, with BAE Systems publishing its full year accounts. The statistics also detail support for Royal Navy ships and Portsmouth.

Critical Type 26 shipbuilding update after delays hit project

The MoD has confirmed that the Type 26 frigate programme has been delayed. Pictured is a new Royal Navy Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff will be entering the water after leaving BAE Systems Govan shipyard.

Delays hit Type 26 shipbuilding project at cost of millions of pounds

The RAF has been hounded out of university careers jobs fairs, with one of the ministers branding the decision as an "absolutely disgraceful". Pictured: Lord Coaker and Lord Stirrup.

RAF hounded from university jobs fairs in "disgraceful" act

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth will both be fitted with new Combat Management Systems. Jobs will be generated in Portsmouth, with Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates and Type 26 frigates all be fitted with the new systems.

Futuristic combat systems to be installed on aircraft carriers

Apprenticeships in Portsmouth: Earn while you learn at BAE Systems. Find out how to apply for a place

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High-skilled engineering jobs are coming to Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the South of England, with BAE Systems investing £230m into new graduate and apprenticeship roles.

High-skilled engineering jobs coming to city in huge investment

Construction has started to build a new Type 26 frigate HMS Sheffield, with the shipbuilding programme supporting thousands of jobs in Scotland.

Landmark moment as construction begins to build HMS Sheffield

Herne - an Extra Large Autonomous Submarine Underwater Vehicle built by Portsmouth engineers - has been successfully tested on the South Coast of England.

Watch: Extra Large Autonomous Submarine that can sail by itself tested

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