Navantia is remaking Harland and Wolff for a new era
Harland and Wolff's Belfast yard is undergoing a major overhaul under Navantia UK, with new steel-processing lines, upgraded facilities and workforce expansion aimed at supporting Fleet Solid Support and future naval construction.
Apprenticeships and reskilling in Harland and Wolff rebuild
With more than 220 apprentices already in training and further recruitment under way, Navantia UK is expanding training, reskilling and outreach as part of rebuilding the workforce behind Belfast’s shipyard revival.
A third UK naval prime anchored in Belfast
Navantia UK says investment across its four yards is intended to support a "third UK naval prime", combining Belfast integration with design access, group expertise and a broader industrial footprint.
Belfast’s new build line at Harland and Wolff
Inside the new Belfast extension, Harland and Wolff is reorganising how steel moves through the yard, linking stockyard staging, cutting machinery and a 200-metre panel line designed for higher throughput.
Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic
Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.
UK explores modular weapon fits for hybrid navy
The Royal Navy is seeking industry input on new modular weapon pods designed to be compatible with both crewed and uncrewed platforms.
MP warns British naval capability has diminished
Labour MP Alex Ballinger has warned that the Royal Navy’s surface fleet has sadly diminished, raising concerns about UK ability to meet growing security commitments across multiple theatres.
UFORCE launches in UK with seed funding
A new defence technology company bringing Ukrainian battlefield-tested autonomous systems to allied militaries has launched globally with its headquarters in the United Kingdom.
More than 30 Iranian naval vessels destroyed
US forces have destroyed more than 30 Iranian naval vessels since the start of the current military campaign.
American forces strike Iranian drone carrier
American forces struck an Iranian vessel described as a drone carrier during ongoing military operations in the region, leaving the ship ablaze.
