Allied warships rehearse high-intensity Arctic warfare
Allied naval forces have conducted high-intensity maritime operations in the Arctic as part of Cold Response 2026, a major NATO exercise designed to test readiness in one of the most demanding operational environments.
Progress continues on new British warship in Glasgow
HMS Cardiff, the Royal Navy’s second Type 26 frigate, has passed another construction milestone with the installation of its anchor chains, according to BAE Systems.
Thales unveils deployable AI mine warfare system
Thales has launched a new expeditionary mine countermeasures system designed to allow naval forces to conduct full missions from a wide range of platforms.
German frigate to replace HMS Dragon as NATO flagship
Germany is set to assume command of a NATO maritime task group in the North Atlantic, with the frigate Sachsen taking over as flagship from HMS Dragon.
Serco wins deal to support Army boat fleet
Serco has been awarded a seven-year contract to provide in-service support for the British Army fleet of 512 boats.
Britain to board Russian shadow fleet vessels
UK forces will be able to board and detain sanctioned vessels transiting British waters under new measures aimed at disrupting the Russian shadow fleet.
Ferguson yard on track to be competitive in UK shipbuilding
Ferguson Marine has set out what it says is a more disciplined path to delivering MV Glen Rosa, while arguing that investment, management reform and future vessel work could help restore commercial shipbuilding capacity on the Clyde.
Nuclear to take up to quarter of British defence budget
The UK nuclear enterprise is expected to absorb between 20 and 25 percent of the Ministry of Defence budget in the coming years.
Scotland awards new ferry contract to Chinese yard
The contract follows a competitive tender process assessing shipyards on capability, capacity and facilities, with no UK yards submitting bids.
UK summons Iran ambassador after Faslane entry attempt
The UK has summoned the Iranian ambassador following the charging of two individuals under national security legislation after an alleged attempt to enter Faslane.
