UK developing urgent plan for conflict, minister says
The UK is drawing up new preparations for a potential major conflict, according to Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, in remarks reported by Sky News.
American warship fires five inch main gun off Morroco
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has conducted a live firing of its Mk 45 five-inch gun during a naval surface fire support drill in the Atlantic Ocean, according to information released by the service.
Ministers ‘blindsided’ by offshore award of naval tug fleet
UK ministers were 'blindsided' by the offshore award of a 24-vessel naval support programme, Paul Sweeney MSP told us, after the procurement structure left them without direct oversight of the decision.
SNP MSP says ‘foolish’ planning sank Ferguson Marine bid
An SNP MSP has publicly criticised Ferguson Marine’s former management in the Scottish Parliament, saying foolish decisions in a previous business plan left the state-owned yard uncompetitive and led to a failed vessel tender.
BAE Systems wins mega $1.7Bn U.S. Navy weapons contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a five year contract by the United States Navy for the continued production of APKWS laser guidance kits.
Britain launches new Military Intelligence Services
The new Military Intelligence Services, or MIS, consolidates defence intelligence functions under one organisation for the first time.
New British long range strike system ‘on track’
Written answers published this week confirm that Project Brakestop, the UK's effort to field a low-cost long-range one-way strike system, remains "broadly on track".
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A Virginia-class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland for a routine port visit.
Half of Britain’s destroyer fleet now have power issue fixed
Three of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers have now completed the long-running Power Improvement Project (PIP) to resolve previous power generation problems.
Downie links Scotland’s future to skills and security
"The quiet networks of trust are the strongest parts of our infrastructure," he said, adding that a secure Scotland depends on renewing opportunity across both defence and civilian sectors.
