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 Defence Reform Bill announced during the Queen’s Speech 2013 will increase the size and role of the Reserve Forces. This note provides a short overview of the changes proposed to the Reserve Forces.
In brief: Future Reserves 2020 (46 KB , PDF)
The Defence Reform Bill announced during the Queen’s Speech 2013 will increase the size and role of the Reserve Forces.
The Government is expected to publish a White Paper on the Future Reserves in the near future. This note provides a brief overview of the changes proposed.
In brief: Future Reserves 2020 (46 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.