MP hails Babcock workforce at Rosyth
At the keel laying of the Royal Navy’s third Type 31 frigate, HMS Formidable, Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie delivered a speech that doubled as a tribute to Rosyth’s workforce and a quiet strategic warning about the world these ships are being built for.
UK to restart nuclear submarine defuelling in 2026
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that defuelling of the UK’s decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines is set to restart in 2026, as preparations continue at specialist dock facilities in Devonport.
Downie presses on Rosyth docking timeline for Dreadnought
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that early design work is underway to deliver a Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth Dockyard, following a parliamentary question from Graeme Downie MP.
What do we know about America’s new modern battleship?
Here are the key specifications of America’s new Trump-class laser-armed battleship, a large guided-missile surface combatant designed for hypersonic strike and nuclear deterrence.
Trump unveils new laser battleship named after himself
The planned Trump-class battleships would displace over 35,000 tonnes and combine laser defences, hypersonic and nuclear-capable missiles, railguns and large vertical launch capacity.
No current plans for laser weapons on UK carriers
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there are currently no plans to fit defensive laser weapons directly to the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers.
Trump to unveil plans for new U.S. ‘battleship’, reports say
President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans for a new class of large US Navy surface combatants he has described as “battleships”.
France to build large new nuclear aircraft carrier
France has formally decided to proceed with the construction of a next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Rosyth facility timeline linked to Dreadnought Barrow exit
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth Dockyard will be delivered in line with HMS Dreadnought’s departure from Barrow.
HII selected to design and build new US Navy frigate
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the US Navy to design and build its future small surface combatant, using a derivative of the Legend-class National Security Cutter, after issues with the FREMM design.
