New Scottish ferry handed over from Ferguson shipyard
The UK’s first dual-fuel ferry, MV Glen Sannox, has been formally handed over to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd by Ferguson Marine.
Future of Royal Marines secured says Defence Secretary
"Far from it being ‘a black day,’ as he says, this statement signals a bright future, which will be reinforced by the Defence Review", said Defence Secretary John Healey.
Government challenged over cuts and procurement delays
Dave Doogan, MP for Angus and Perthshire Glens, expressed concern over what he described as decades of underfunding of the armed forces by successive governments.
Britain’s defence cuts outlined and explained
Defence Secretary John Healey has announced the retirement of several military assets, including Royal Navy ships, drones, and helicopters, as part of a broader effort to address significant financial pressures in the defence budget.
British frigate to be scrapped due to structural damage
BREAKING NEWS - The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that HMS Northumberland, a Type 23 frigate, will be retired by March 2025 following the discovery of structural damage during its refit.
Albion class assault ships and a frigate to be scrapped
BREAKING NEWS - Assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark have been scrapped, alongside HMS Northumberland, as well as several other capabilities.
Britain has now trained 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers to fight Russia
The UK has reached a major milestone in its military support for Ukraine, with over 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained on British soil.
New Scottish ferry ready for handover and passengers
Ferguson Marine’s delayed ferry, MV Glen Sannox, has secured full regulatory approval, including passenger certification ready for handover.
Norway seeks frigate partners; UK Type 26 among contenders
The UK’s Type 26 frigate, built for advanced anti-submarine warfare, is a strong contender with cutting-edge tech and an active production line.
British aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ with Phalanx gun
Video shows HMS Prince of Wales fire her Phalanx close-in weapon system as part of a training exercise.
