Future work plans for Ferguson Marine discussed
The Scottish Government is actively exploring new business opportunities for Ferguson Marine, including continuing collaborations with BAE Systems on UK frigate work as well as other commercial customers.
A Russian submarine, Scotland, and an odd conspiracy
A recent BBC Scotland news story about the sighting of a Russian submarine off the west coast of Scotland has sparked a flurry of odd reactions on social media.
Royal Navy vessels visit Paris for first time in 20 years
Once in Paris, the patrol boats berthed near the Pont Mirabeau, just 800 metres from the Eiffel Tower.
Argentina eyes amphibious assault ships, tank landing ships
The Argentine Navy is considering acquiring new Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) and Tank Landing Ships (LSTs) to enhance its capabilities, confirmed Rear Admiral Carlos Allievi.
UK issues notice for submarine maintenance contract
The contract, valued at £125 million, is set to be awarded to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited.
Royal Navy seeks Long Range Anti-sub Weapon for Type 26
The Royal Navy is seeking solutions for a Long Range Anti-Submarine Warfare weapon that can deploy Lightweight Torpedoes from Mk41 Vertical Launch System-fitted Type 26 Frigates.
Naval Engineers restore Falklands memorials
Memorials, which endure the harsh South Atlantic weather, are cleaned, rebuilt, and have their inscriptions made legible by the NEFI team.
Greens pledge to dismantle British nuclear weapons
This would include cancelling the Trident programme and removing all foreign nuclear weapons from Britain.
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.
