Babcock reshuffles executive team ahead of CEO exit

Babcock International Group has announced a series of executive leadership changes, including the formal confirmation of a successor to chief executive David Lockwood.

Tender launched to replace MV Lord of the Isles

Caledonian Maritime Assets has launched a procurement process for the detailed design and build of a new passenger and vehicle ferry to replace MV Lord of the Isles on the Mallaig to Lochboisdale route.

Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring is set to return to the fleet later this year following a prolonged period out of over 3300 days out of service.

American supercarrier departs Europe after repairs

The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.

New Trident training facility opens at Clyde

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, US Director of Strategic Programs, said: "The Polaris Sales Agreement is foundational to the US-UK sea-based strategic deterrence relationship, and crucial to the collective security of our NATO allies".

Securing advantage with undersea tech innovation

Rear Admiral (Retd) Jon Pentreath on translating undersea innovation into operational effect ahead of UDT 2026, as defence assesses emerging subsea threats and capability gaps

Babcock to open Plymouth city centre hub for 2000 staff

Babcock has confirmed the location of a new Capability Centre in Plymouth city centre, with up to 2,000 employees set to relocate from Devonport.

Type 45 destroyers to remain in service until 2038

The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer fleet is expected to remain in service until the late 2030s, with the final ship scheduled to retire by the end of 2038.

Aircraft carrier gets new upgrade at Rosyth

HMS Queen Elizabeth's refit has introduced a novel deck feature said to expand aviation flexibility, though questions remain over how it will be used in practice

British flagship found in dock with no engine

A heavily armed Royal Navy vessel that has been drydocked in Portsmouth for an extended period is at the centre of a scandal this morning after it emerged the ship has no engine.

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