UK defence in 2025: Warships and the surface fleet
A summary of current ships in the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary and planned vessels.

The Commons Library has compiled a selection of analysis and comment on defence and security related matters, relevant to the UK's forthcoming withdrawal from the European Union.
Brexit reading list: defence and security (704 KB , PDF)
In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the majority of those who voted chose to leave the European Union.
UK withdrawal from the EU – usually described as ‘Brexit’ – has been the subject of a great deal of comment in books, journal articles, press reports and blogs.
This paper provides links to a selection of analysis and comment on defence and security related matters.
This paper will be updated periodically.
Brexit reading list: defence and security (704 KB , PDF)
A summary of current ships in the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary and planned vessels.
What military assistance is the UK providing to Ukraine?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine marked its third anniversary on 24 February 2025.