The crew of the Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring officially moved back onboard the vessel at HMNB Portsmouth, marking a major milestone after more than eight years of being non-operational and undergoing extensive power and system upgrades. The 190-strong crew transitioned back onto the warship, ending a lengthy regeneration period following over 3,000 days out of service.Power Improvement Project (PIP): Replaced original diesel generators with three new MTU units to solve previous propulsion and electrical shortfalls.Next Steps: The ship prepares for rigorous dockside testing and upcoming sea trials before formally rejoining the active fleet.

The Monster Drone that China is Prepared to Release. China’s TB-001 Long-Endurance Reconnaissance and Attack Drone Flight Puts Japan on High Alert in the East China Sea.

HMS Trent in the Caribbean.

The aircraft shown is a heavy-lift tactical logistics drone from Malloy Aeronautics, operated by the Royal Navy (specifically models like the T-150 series). These uncrewed electric heavy-lift platforms are utilized for ship-to-ship and shore-to-ship cargo delivery.Key Specifications & FeaturesDesign: All-electric heavy-lift uncrewed aerial system featuring a dual-rotor per arm (octocopter) configuration. Capable of transporting payloads weighing up to 68 kg (150 lbs). Reaches top speeds of approximately 60 mph with an operational endurance of up to 40 minutes depending on the payload. Flown either autonomously via pre-set waypoints or manually by the Royal Navy’s 700X Naval Air Squadron to transfer supplies, mail, and maintenance components.

UK and US Navies to sink Cold War frigate USS Klakring in Atlantic Thunder 26 joint live-fire exercise.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-warship-to-be-destroyed-off-scottish-coast

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/uss-klakring-atlantic-thunder-26-sinkex

Overhead view of four Russian Navy small missile ships (Maly Raketnyy Korabl / MRK) of the Buyan-M class (Project 21631) rafted and moored side-by-side against a central floating pier or pontoon facility. Compact stealth-styled superstructures, prominent forward-mounted main gun turrets, and the distinctive octagonal VLS (Vertical Launch System) / angled canister launchers configured for Kalibr cruise missiles.

Divers have discovered the wreck of destroyer HMS Tiger, which sank with the loss of 36 lives in 1908 – cut in half by cruiser HMS Berwick during night exercises off the Isle of Wight.

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/august/10/20260810-hms-tiger-wreck: Divers have discovered the wreck of destroyer HMS Tiger, which sank with the loss of 36 lives in 1908 – cut in half by cruiser HMS Berwick during night exercises off the Isle of Wight.

HMS Somerset back into Devonport yesterday after Families Day at sea. Due to begin a lengthy maintenance period following 4 months deployed on wide-ranging ASW patrols in the North Atlantic area.