Damen points to Romania for ships UK said it would build
Damen says the Dutch Navy’s new amphibious ships will be built in Romania, after a UK minister said that Britain would build all eight, including the Dutch four.
Britain catching up with Germany on defence, says Rutte
Britain will double its defence spending in ten years and is catching up with Germany, NATO’s Mark Rutte says, calling it an “incredible number”.
Type 26 frigate work weighs on BAE maritime margins
BAE says growth and margins in its maritime business remain subdued as the Type 26 frigate programme works through its first-in-class stage.
Russian activity in UK waters up two fifths, says Streeting
Russian activity in the UK’s maritime area of responsibility is up 41 per cent this year, says Defence Secretary Wes Streeting: "High North security is homeland security." #AFF26
Atlantic Future Forum ends in Oslo with pacts and deals
A northern navies pact, Norwegian motherships for the Royal Navy, new drone deals and stark warnings on Russia: how the Atlantic Future Forum in Oslo delivered. #AFF26
Hybrid Navy could make Britain an autonomy export leader
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, has said the Hybrid Navy can give Britain an industrial lead in one of the biggest global markets of the coming decades.
Royal Navy has turned a corner, says First Sea Lord
The Royal Navy has turned a corner and is in a period of renewal, says the First Sea Lord, who leaves Oslo with hope: “Prepare for war if you want peace.”
UK and Norway seal Royal Navy mine-hunting mothership deal
Britain has confirmed it will buy three Norwegian-designed mine-hunting motherships, the first due in 2031, with an option for three more. #AFF26
SNP ‘undefended’ claim talks down troops, says minister
SNP claims Scotland is undefended talk down the forces guarding it, says Douglas Alexander: Scotland “stands stronger and is safer” as part of the United Kingdom.
Economic security vital to defence, says Douglas Alexander
In a wide-ranging discussion aboard HMS Prince of Wales in Oslo, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander spoke to the UK Defence Journal about shipbuilding, skills and security. #AFF26
