U.S. warship commander hails Scotland as ‘majestic’
"I can think of no better opportunity than an initial stop in Scotland to see and experience this majestic country."
SEA wins 15-year deal to support Royal Navy resilience
SEA, a Cohort plc company, has secured a 15-year, £8 million contract with Thales under the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme, supporting the long-term resilience and availability of Royal Navy vessels.
Why the UK needs both Atlantic and Indo-Pacific reach
With threats rising in both Europe and Asia, can the Royal Navy afford to choose—or must it defend both fronts at once?
Construction on new support ships to start this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme remains on track, with production of the first ship expected to begin later in 2025 following the successful takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia UK.
SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV after 100-day development
British maritime technology firm SubSea Craft has revealed its latest innovation, the MARS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), delivering the capability from concept to water in only 100 days in response to rapidly evolving global demand.
Clyde Infrastructure Programme making steady progress
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed continued progress on the Clyde Infrastructure Programme (CIP), a critical effort supporting the UK’s strategic nuclear deterrent and...
Warships arrive in Scotland for massive missile exercise
A multinational fleet of warships is assembling in the Firth of Clyde this Thursday morning as preparations intensify for Formidable Shield 2025, one of NATO’s most complex and strategically important missile defence exercises.
Downie seeks backing for Rosyth-Swedish corvette deal
Graeme Downie MP urged the Government to boost support for the Babcock-Saab corvette deal, highlighting its importance for Rosyth shipbuilding and UK-Sweden defence ties.
Babcock expanding Scottish shipbuilding facilities at Rosyth
A new warehouse at Rosyth has received planning approval to support Babcock’s construction of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates, reinforcing the long-term investment in UK shipbuilding infrastructure.
HMS Trent on schedule for return to sea in May
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that offshore patrol vessel HMS Trent remains on schedule to return to sea in mid-May following a period of planned maintenance and capability upgrades.
