UK holds off on Type 32 frigate plans pending review
The Ministry of Defence has made no visible progress on the Type 32 frigate ahead of the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, with the project still in its concept phase and lacking a confirmed design or procurement schedule.
Navantia UK welcomes 73 new apprentices across four yards
Navantia UK has taken on 73 new apprentices across its sites in Appledore, Arnish, Belfast and Methil, marking the fifth anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and expanding its investment in Britain’s shipbuilding workforce.
Is the Russian Navy a threat to Britain?
A new Big Ask feature from Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine, explores whether the Russian Navy remains a credible threat to the United Kingdom.
British commandos stage Baltic raids ahead of NATO role
From next year, the UK’s Special Operations Maritime Task Group will provide NATO with a maritime force capable of recapturing vessels, securing offshore infrastructure, and carrying out covert coastal raids.
Is Britain a rising power? Experts debate the UK’s position
Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine, asked whether the United Kingdom can still be called a rising power.
Royal Navy’s Clyde overhaul focuses on people
The Royal Navy’s transformation programme at HM Naval Base Clyde is being shaped around its personnel, technology, and infrastructure, according to the Royal Navy.
Public invited to help name new electric ferries
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has launched a public vote to name seven new fully electric ferries being built under the Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP).
British carrier hosts world’s largest fifth-gen air wing
Britain has deployed 24 of its F-35B Lightning stealth jets aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, forming the largest fifth-generation air wing ever put to sea as part of multinational NATO exercises in the Mediterranean.
Scot Gov rules out barring China firms from ferry bids
Scottish Labour’s Paul Sweeney had called on ministers to block bids from Chinese shipyards, but the government has refused, saying there is "no policy or approach that excludes Chinese companies from bidding for work on Scottish Government led or funded projects."
Britain looking to buy 20 new naval drone vessels
The Royal Navy has launched market engagement for Project Beehive, a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels intended to advance its hybrid force by supporting tactics and warfare development while serving as an experimental platform for autonomous systems.
