U.S. Navy contracts BAE for $30m IFF upgrade
BAE Systems has received a 30 million US dollar award from the United States Navy to modernise the AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder.
Britain plans £240m two unit DragonFire laser weapon buy
The Ministry of Defence intends to spend up to £240 million on the first two of four DragonFire laser directed-energy weapon systems for Royal Navy warships, according to a tender notice.
MOD keeps counsel on looting of HMS Prince of Wales wreck
HMS Prince of Wales and the battle-cruiser HMS Repulse were sunk off the Malay Peninsula in December 1941, with more than 800 sailors lost between them.
New Turkey built Scottish ferry in sea trial success
MV Isle of Islay completes first round of proving trials in the Sea of Marmara, according to a press release.
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Fin removal marks milestone in UK sub dismantling effort
The Ministry of Defence has announced a major milestone in its Submarine Dismantling Project, with the removal of a large section from decommissioned Royal Navy submarine Swiftsure at Rosyth Dockyard.
Downie slams Scot Gov for ‘ludicrous’ defence stance
"This issue arose after the disappointing news that the Scottish Government was unwilling to support the creation of thousands of welding jobs by Rolls Royce" remarked Downie.
Skills a priority in upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy
The emphasis on skills, training and apprenticeships comes amid growing concern over workforce capacity in the defence sector.
Commons clash on UK nukes and Scottish jobs
During a House of Commons debate on the UK’s nuclear deterrent, MPs clashed over the moral legitimacy of nuclear weapons and their economic significance for communities across the country.
Downie presses shipbuilding promise for Rosyth
Labour MP Graeme Downie has pressed the Government to reaffirm its commitment to Scottish shipbuilding, citing the recent rollout of HMS Venturer at Rosyth dockyard.
British carriers to get ability to fire long range missiles
The UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers will be equipped with deck-launched long-range missiles and uncrewed aerial systems as part of sweeping upgrades to their strike capabilities, the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) has confirmed.
