Scottish shipbuilding sees increase in jobs

Employment in Scotland's shipbuilding industry is experiencing a significant uptick, with naval work now directly employing over 7,000 people and providing more than 1,000 apprenticeships.

When will the Type 32 Frigate enter service?

When we spoke to a minister, he insisted it remained "overwhelmingly likely" the Type 32 Frigate would be built and enter service in the 2030s.

American destroyer arrives in Cyprus

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke recently arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus.

Italy hands over SNMG2 to France

This is the first time France has taken command of an SNMG.

AUKUS alliance to work with Japan on military capability

Consultations between AUKUS partners and other nations to begin this year.

Work ongoing for UK nuclear sub to operate from Australia

As part of AUKUS, the UK and U.S. are establishing a rotational presence of one Astute class submarine and up to four Virginia class submarines in Australia by 2027. 

Scottish ferries ‘should be built in Scotland’ say Alba

The ALBA Party have warned that next week will see the last ever ship launched in the Lower Clyde if the Scottish Government does not intervene.

Britain sending ship to Gaza to deliver aid

A Royal Navy warship is now enroute to the Eastern Mediterranean to support efforts to get life-saving aid to Gaza securely and safely.

UK outlines commitment to nuclear weapons

"The threats facing the UK and our allies are increasing in scale, complexity and diversity", said Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

Almost £17 million of drugs seized by Royal Navy

British sailors, Royal Marines and a US Coast Guard team on HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboat immediately following a port visit to the island of Martinique.

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