Babcock reports £90m loss on Type 31 Frigate contract
Despite this setback, the defence contractor reported stronger-than-expected cashflow and a 34% increase in underlying operating profit to approximately £238 million for the year ending March 2024.
Drones banned over part of Scotland due to carrier departure
The Civil Aviation Authority has announced a temporary ban on drones over the Firth of Forth from 19 July to 24 July 2024, as HMS Queen Elizabeth prepares to leave Rosyth after undergoing critical repairs.
Spain hands command of SNMG1 to Denmark
SNMG1 had the honour of being the first NATO force to visit Stockholm following Sweden’s accession to NATO.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to leave Rosyth in a few days
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to leave Rosyth between 19 and 24 July 2024 after undergoing critical repairs
Scottish Government to purchase seven new ferries
The estimated cost for Phase 1 of the Small Vessels Replacement Programme is around £175 million, covering the seven new vessels, port improvements, and shore power upgrades.
New nuclear submarines to create thousands of UK jobs
The AUKUS submarine programme is expected to generate 7,000 additional jobs in Britain, with over 21,000 people working on the SSN-AUKUS programmes at its peak.
BMT and Ociusto launch 1,000 autonomous vessels
BMT has announced a collaboration with Ocius to transform maritime data collection and management by deploying a fleet of 1,000 autonomous vessels globally.
UK Commando forces practice raiding in Baltic Sea
539 Raiding Squadron of the 47 Commando Royal Marines has been conducting extensive training exercises in the Baltic Sea as part of Exercise Baltic Phoenix, operating from RFA Mounts Bay,
Blocks lifted into place for new Type 31 Frigate HMS Active
Two major blocks, integral parts of the ship, were successfully lifted and turned in preparation for integration at the Venturer Building in Rosyth.
U.S. carrier group fires over 770 weapons against Houthis
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group launched 155 standard missiles, 135 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, and 420 air-to-surface weapons during an historic nine-month combat deployment.
