Most Scots back nuclear weapons according to new poll
A new Survation poll reveals that a majority of Scots support retaining the UK’s nuclear weapon system, Trident, while only 22% oppose it.
NATO warships assemble in Mediterranean Sea
30 surface vessels, two submarines, air assets including Harriers, maritime patrol aircraft, and helicopters, along with 1,500 marines and personnel from six NATO nations are undertaking training.
Ferries are being used as a political football in Scotland
All sides of the debate use ferries as a tool for political point-scoring, but it's time to move past that and focus on strengthening Scottish industry.
Rosyth worker stole aircraft carrier parts to sell for scrap
A former Rosyth Dockyard worker has admitted to stealing metal and hull valves intended for the Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, later selling them for scrap.
BAE Systems to supply naval gun for Colombian frigate
BAE Systems has signed a contract with Damen Naval to provide a Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system for the Colombian Navy’s PES frigate.
Trident defends British way of life say Government
"The United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent exists to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life", said Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.
UK looking at impact of US tariffs on shipbuilding
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is assessing the potential impact of US steel tariffs on UK military shipbuilding.
New support ships redesignated as Multi-Role Strike Ships
The Multi-Role Strike Ships will now be Royal Navy crewed warships with a combat system, self-defence and offensive capabilities. The amended name, say the Government, "better reflects the platform’s function".
Keel laid for UK’s next-generation nuclear missile submarine
The UK has taken a major step in the renewal of its nuclear deterrent with the ceremonial keel-laying of HMS Dreadnought, the first of four next-generation ballistic missile submarines, at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
Aussie submariners qualify as Royal Navy nuclear engineers
In a major milestone for the AUKUS partnership, the first cohort of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) submariners has successfully qualified to serve aboard the Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarines as nuclear engineers
