Sweden upgrading coastal anti-ship missile defences
Saab has announced that it has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the modernisation of Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability.
Over 1,600 sailors, Royal Marines ‘stand ready’ on Christmas
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key expressed his gratitude for the work of the Royal Navy personnel, noting, "Your resilience and professionalism have allowed us to deliver on another demanding year".
UK naval shipbuilding programmes by maturity
The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) has provided an overview of the major shipbuilding programmes it expects to engage in between now and July 2025, according to a recent response to a question posed in the House of Lords.
Work continues behind the scenes for Britain’s new destroyer
The Type 83 is expected to replace the Type 45 and will be a key part of the UK's future fleet, ensuring air defence for the Carrier Strike Group and Littoral Strike Group.
Image shows first hull in new Glasgow frigate factory
Imagery shows the first section of a ship, the third of eight Type 26 Frigates HMS Belfast, in the new Janet Harvey Hall at the BAE Systems Maritime shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, for the first time.
Over 10,000 British personnel deployed overseas on Christmas
This Christmas, around 10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel are deployed overseas, sacrificing time with loved ones to safeguard national and international security.
New Glasgow shipbuilding hall receives first ship block
The BAE Systems yard in Glasgow has reached a new milestone with its new 'frigate factory'—officially named the Janet Harvey Hall—now hosting its first ship block, belonging to HMS Belfast.
Everybody expects the Spanish acquisition of shipyard
Spanish firm Navantia is set to acquire Harland & Wolff, the British shipbuilding company, in a deal that could safeguard over 1,000 jobs and integrate four sites into Navantia's operations.
British warships return home for Christmas period
HMS Portland and HMS Iron Duke have returned to their respective home ports of Devonport and Portsmouth, marking the end of a demanding year of operations.
UK reaffirms commitment to protect undersea infrastructure
"Any deliberate attack on UK infrastructure would be met with an appropriate response", said Lord Coaker, Minister of State for Defence.
