UK to run three exercises at Oman hub in 2026-27
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three training exercises are planned at the UK Oman-based hub in the 2026-27 financial year, as the facility continues its transition into a broader tri-service site.
UK commits funding to testing Atlantic Bastion concept
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that GBP 14 million in combined government and industry funding has already been committed this year to testing and development work under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
UK-Norway firms detail 50 knot Littoral Strike Craft
BAE Systems Maritime has set out further detail on its joint UK–Norway Littoral Strike Craft (LSC) programme, describing it as a fast, low-signature vessel designed to support modern amphibious operations in contested coastal environments.
Work starts on warship to restore full combat capability
HMS Dauntless is entering a three-month support period with BAE Systems aimed at returning the Type 45 destroyer to full operational capability, an important phase in sustaining the Royal Navy's principal air-defence warships.
Forbes open to state-backed ship finance for Scottish yards
At Holyrood, Paul Sweeney highlighted the strength of Scotland's shipbuilding, pointing to work on both sides of the country, while Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes confirmed options are being explored to strengthen commercial shipbuilding finance.
German shipbuilder urges Scotland to back niches
One of Europe's most successful shipbuilding groups has told a Holyrood cross-party session that Scotland can rebuild maritime strength, but only by focusing on high-value specialisation and credible state support for innovation.
Pollard backs shipbuilding drumbeat and new UK work
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard calls for a steady UK shipbuilding drumbeat, backed by domestic orders and exports, urges investment in skills, and says future opportunities will extend beyond 6,000-tonne warships as the pipeline expands.
British warship downs drones and missiles off UK coast
HMS Duncan confronted swarms of surface and aerial drones, alongside simulated cruise and ballistic missile threats, as part of Exercise Sharpshooter.
British warship downs drones and missiles off UK coast
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan has faced a sustained barrage of drone and missile threats during a concentrated 72-hour exercise off the Welsh coast.
Scot Gov backs expanded skills pipeline for shipbuilding
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has set out how the Scottish Government is seeking to strengthen the skills base behind major shipbuilding programmes such as the Type 31 frigates at Rosyth.
