Warships International Fleet Review | Guide to the Royal Navy 2026
STATE OF THE RN: Our assessment of where the UK’s naval forces stand today and their challenges.
WARY OPTIMISM ABOUT ROYAL NAVY’S PLACE: The recent defence review offered risks and opportunities.
SEA DRONES FOR THE QUEEN ELIZABETHS: Bigger, more capable uncrewed aerial vehicles for the UK carriers are a case of when not if.
SWEEPING ASIDE HUMANS IN THE DANGER ZONE: The mine warfare branch becomes more autonomous.
COMMANDO EVOLUTION PROCEEDS: The Royal Marines have serious challenges to tackle.
CONFRONTING THE RUSSIAN THREAT: ‘Action this day’ is needed to avoid defeat.
THE ROYAL NAVY & THE FOURTH BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC: Another great oceanic contest is underway.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Warships International Fleet Review Guide to the Royal Navy 2026.