Kongsberg joins bid for Norway new navy vessel fleet
Kongsberg Maritime has confirmed it is taking part in the prequalification phase of Norway's competition to develop a new class of standardised naval vessels for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Damen LST 100 chosen for US Navy landing ship plan
Damen Shipyards Group has confirmed that its Landing Ship Transport 100 design has been selected by the US Navy as the basis for its new Landing Ship Medium programme.
Scottish ministers eye Inchgreen revival for marine jobs
The Scottish Government has said it is actively engaging with industry on the future redevelopment of Inverclyde's Inchgreen Marine Park, citing potential growth across shipbuilding, vessel repair, freight and maritime tourism.
Fleet Solid Support ship construction begins in Spain
Construction of the Fleet Solid Support ships is under way in Cádiz, with further work set to start shortly in Belfast and Appledore.
UK avoids ruling out force against Russian shadow fleet
In a written question, Lord West of Spithead asked why Maritime Counter-Terrorism forces were not being used to stop vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet when transiting the Channel or other waters close to the UK.
Royal Navy launches drive to speed up submarine maintenance
The Royal Navy has begun a major effort to accelerate submarine maintenance, with senior leadership warning that throughput must improve rapidly to meet future operational demands.
Pressure grows on Scottish Government to build ships at home
The Scottish Government is facing renewed pressure to use national security provisions within UK subsidy law to support domestic shipbuilding, following a new parliamentary question tabled by Paul Sweeney MSP, the UK Defence Journal understands.
SACEUR praises Blount as NATO deputy prepares to step down
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe has paid tribute to Admiral Sir Keith Blount as he prepares to leave his post as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe in March.
SNP defence stance out of step with Europe former MP argues
A former SNP defence spokesperson has argued that the approach to defence and security in Scotland is increasingly misaligned with the realities of European security, calling for a more serious engagement with defence policy within devolved politics.
New commander takes charge at NATO maritime HQ
Royal Navy Vice Admiral Robert Pedre CB assumed command from Royal Navy Vice Admiral Sir Mike Utley KCB OBE.
