Britain to introduce new inflatable warships to expand fleet
In a bid to modernise the Royal Navy while dramatically increasing fleet numbers, the UK government has announced the introduction of a new fleet of stealth inflatable warships, designed to be rapidly deployed and almost invisible to enemy radar.
Part of Scotland to temporarily become part of England
British Prime Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney have unveiled a plan to designate the Govan area of Glasgow as an English constituency, an official part of England, to ensure the safe and secure continuation of warship building.
Scot Gov designates Polish shipyard as part of Scotland
The Scottish Government has officially designated the Remontowa Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland, as part of Scottish territory, to ensure new ferries are built in Scotland.
UK to order third aircraft carrier due to Russia threat
The updated cost of the full programme, including the HMS Prince Andrew, is expected to reach a modest £987.6 billion, assuming no further adjustments, delays, or "unexpected procurement events".
Scottish Government to buy former British assault ship
The Scottish Government has announced plans to acquire the Royal Navy's HMS Albion to operate on the Cambuslang to Clydebank route.
Cammell Laird completes major work for new frigates
The delivery marks another key point in the timeline of HMS Birmingham and HMS Belfast, both of which are expected to join the Royal Navy’s fleet later this decade.
UK in talks with NATO over cost of meeting alliance demands
The UK Government has confirmed it is still evaluating the cost and feasibility of delivering military capabilities requested by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), amid broader questions about national defence priorities.
British forces in ‘parlous’ state says former First Sea Lord
"Our armed services, I am afraid, are in a parlous state — it is no good pretending otherwise," Lord West said.
Vulcan reactor site to remain operational to 2027
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment in Caithness, Scotland, will continue operating in support of the UK’s nuclear submarine programme until at least April 2027.
NATO warships gather for major exercise in Mediterranean
The drills involve more than 30 surface vessels, two submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and 1,500 marines and personnel from six NATO nations – France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye.
