Industrial action escalates for defence giant Rolls Royce
GMB union has today announced that members at Rolls Royce’s submarine programme in Derby have backed an escalation in the ongoing industrial action facing the company.
MOD seeks input for next-gen torpedo defence systems
The Ministry of Defence has issued a pre-procurement notice seeking industry input for the development of next-generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) systems.
NATO conducts mine countermeasures exercise in Italy
Specialist crews from the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) participated in combined annual exercises Mare Aperto, Polaris, and Italian Minex 24.
JEF trains to protect undersea infrastructure
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has initiated a month-long series of protective military activities involving multiple maritime and air units to secure critical undersea infrastructure across Northern Europe.
Rolls-Royce to supply power systems for new Polish frigates
Rolls-Royce is set to provide mtu propulsion and on-board power systems for three new Miecznik-class frigates for the Polish Navy.
America promises to create ‘hellscape’ for Chinese forces
In a bid to counter China's numerical advantage in any potential conflict, the United States plans to deploy a vast array of cheap, unmanned drones across multiple domains—air, sea, and land.
Second Islay ferry successfully launched in Turkey
The vessel is the second of four ferries being built at the yard and will serve Islay and Jura alongside sister vessel, MV Isle of Islay, which was launched in March.
New Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff to enter water this year
HMS Cardiff - the second out of eight Type 26 frigates being commissioned - will soon enter the water for the first time
New shots show scale of new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow
One of the largest buildings in the country, the new frigate factory at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, is taking shape, with the roof supports now going onto the frame.
BAE shipbuilding academy takes shape in Glasgow
Exclusive shots show the progress of BAE Systems' brand new shipbuilding Academy being built at their Scotstoun site in Glasgow.
