Frigates HMS Kent, HMS Argyll and HMS Northumberland plus survey ship HMS Echo and patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn monitored Russian naval activity across 100's of miles.

The total number of warships to be built in Scottish shipyards post-referendum up to 2035 now stands at 24, more than the 13 'promised' by politicians.

Procurement of the second batch of Type 26 Frigates on the Clyde has been confirmed by the UK Government.

Astute class nuclear powered hunter-killer submarine HMS Anson has completed her first practice dive in dock.

The hull of HMS Venturer, the first of the new Type 31 Frigates in build for the Royal Navy in Rosyth near Edinburgh, is starting to make progress.

The First Sea Lord has said that the Royal Navy is aiming to become "a global leader in hypersonic weapons".

Ferguson Marine on the Clyde, which had hoped to take part in the build of new frigates but was unable to due to issues during the build of two ferries, has announced a further delay to the two ferries.

Ukraine will receive anti-ship missiles from the UK to counter the Russian Navy in the Black and Azov Seas, Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko has said.

The work has seen BAE deliver a "super release" of software updates to both Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, "providing them with the latest capabilities".

Royal Marines will lead the British involvement in the exercise supported by a task group of Royal Navy ships including aircraft carrier and NATO command ship HMS Prince of Wales.