Skills a priority in upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy
The emphasis on skills, training and apprenticeships comes amid growing concern over workforce capacity in the defence sector.
Commons clash on UK nukes and Scottish jobs
During a House of Commons debate on the UK’s nuclear deterrent, MPs clashed over the moral legitimacy of nuclear weapons and their economic significance for communities across the country.
Downie presses shipbuilding promise for Rosyth
Labour MP Graeme Downie has pressed the Government to reaffirm its commitment to Scottish shipbuilding, citing the recent rollout of HMS Venturer at Rosyth dockyard.
British carriers to get ability to fire long range missiles
The UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers will be equipped with deck-launched long-range missiles and uncrewed aerial systems as part of sweeping upgrades to their strike capabilities, the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) has confirmed.
Defence review proves Scotland’s key role, says MP
Scottish Labour MP Graeme Downie has hailed the Strategic Defence Review as a clear affirmation of Scotland’s indispensable role in the UK’s national security and defence industry.
Starmer unveils sweeping defence reforms in shipyard speech
Standing in front of two Type 26 frigates under construction in Glasgow, Starmer announced that the UK would create a “hybrid Royal Navy” that blends drones, warships, submarines and aircraft.
Britain to almost double attack submarine fleet
The United Kingdom is set to significantly expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, building up to 12 SSN-AUKUS boats.
SNP defence stance ‘naive and hypocritical’ warns Sweeney
SNP Minister Mairi Gougeon “inadvertently exposed the logical incoherence” of the Scottish Government’s defence stance, says Paul Sweeney, who calls the policy “industrially naive” and “hypocritical” after funding was pulled from a key Glasgow welding centre.
Royal Navy escort fleet to grow by 78% to 25 ships: report
The Royal Navy could see its destroyer and frigate fleet grow from 14 to 25 vessels, marking the most significant expansion of Britain’s surface escort force in a generation.
Labour backs Glasgow shipbuilding after SNP pulls funding
UK Defence Secretary blasts SNP as “not a serious government” over refusal to fund critical Glasgow welding centre for Royal Navy shipbuilding.
