Ferguson Marine expands apprenticeship intake at Clyde yard
Port Glasgow shipyard launches its largest apprentice recruitment drive in five years as new vessel contracts promise a steady pipeline of work.
Future UK anti-ship missile programme decision due soon
A decision on the full business case for the Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme is expected during 2026.
Unclear as to which ship replaces UK warship on NATO task
Details remain unclear on the UK contribution to NATO Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) following the emergency deployment of HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean.
Britain to buy fleet of 20 drone ships for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is preparing to acquire a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels under a programme known as Project Beehive.
French aircraft carrier proving its worth in Mediterranean
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has been deployed to the eastern Mediterranean as part of a wider French naval response to rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran.
Work ongoing to scope Mk41 fit for Type 31 frigates
The Ministry of Defence says work is ongoing to scope the integration of the Mk41 vertical launch system on Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, declining to provide details on how the capability will be incorporated across the class.
Why Ferguson Marine is turning a corner
Work on structural sections for Royal Navy Type 26 frigates, alongside plans for new vessels serving Scotland, is helping anchor Ferguson Marine's recovery as the Port Glasgow yard rebuilds its role within the shipbuilding industry.
NATO concludes major submarine warfare exercise
NATO has concluded its largest annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Manta 2026, after a period of multinational training in the central Mediterranean Sea aimed at strengthening the Alliance’s ability to detect and counter submarine threats.
UK considers expanding the use of sythentic training
The proposed Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services contract would support the MOD Gladiator distributed training system while also enabling the Royal Navy’s developing SPARTAN programme for maritime collective training.
Royal Navy support contract planned for pipes and valves
The Ministry of Defence is exploring a major support contract worth up to GBP 150 million for the supply and maintenance of hoses, pipework and valves used on Royal Navy vessels.
