World’s most powerful warship launches jets off UK coast
The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has launched flight operations off the UK coast during its current European deployment.
Russian warships in English Channel
HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter have shadowed Russian naval vessels passing through UK waters during a five-day operation, in coordination with NATO allies.
USS Winston S. Churchill pictured passing Dover White Cliffs
The striking image of USS Winston S. Churchill passing one of Britain’s most recognisable landmarks highlighted the ship’s namesake ties to the UK.
Fire reported aboard American warship off Japan
Japanese media and local authorities report a fire aboard the USS New Orleans, a U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock.
UK shipbuilding output up 72% but civil sector lacks backing
Tom Chant MBE, Chief Executive of the Society of Maritime Industries, told MPs that while the defence sector provided a reliable base of work, the same could not be said for civil contracts.
British warship passes 3,000 days out of service
HMS Daring has been out of service for over 3,000 days — longer than it took to build her. Now, after years of refit and regeneration, she is crewing up for trials and getting ready to rejoin the fleet.
World’s most powerful warship currently off British coast
The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea with its strike group.
Doogan warns shipbuilding held back by lack of fair finance
At the Scottish Affairs Committee, Dave Doogan MP pressed concerns that UK shipyards are disadvantaged by foreign state subsidies and a lack of joined-up planning at home.
Ferguson Marine turns to defence work to fill gaps
The boss of the Scottish Government owned Ferguson Marine shipyard has told MPs that the Port Glasgow yard is increasingly dependent on subcontracted defence work from BAE Systems.
Ferguson yard boss warns of staff losses amid gap in work
The head of Ferguson Marine has warned MPs that the lack of ferry orders is forcing the Port Glasgow yard to shed workers and risks undermining its future stability.
