Disaster averted onboard British nuclear submarine
Engineers averted what could have been the worst Royal Navy disaster since World War Two.
Huge drop in ‘Militarily Useful’ British vessels
The fall in the number of 'militarily useful' British vessels from 841 in 2009 to 495 in 2023 represents a 41% decrease.
Update on the progress of the Ferguson ferries
Neil Gray, the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, has updated the Scottish Parliament on the new ferries being built at Port Glasgow.
Project Ark Royal – Plans for angled decks and drones
As part of Project Ark Royal, significant upgrades to the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers would be undertaken.
The Royal Navy’s submarine readiness issue
The operational issues impacting the submarine fleet are primarily caused by a combination of manufacturing delays, inadequate infrastructure support, and a shortage of skilled engineering personnel.
MOD shifts to reporting ‘Readiness Days’ over ‘Sea Days’
Is the MoD's shift from reporting how many days a ship spent at sea to how many that ship could have spent at sea simply a PR move to avoid negative headlines?
Mothballed tankers costing millions per year
The upkeep of the laid-up tankers RFA Wave Knight and RFA Wave Ruler has cost £13 million since 2019.
The uncertain future of HMS Westminster
HMS Westminster, a Type 23 Frigate, appears all but officially scrapped.
Britain ‘one of few’ able to deploy carriers globally
The Defence Committee recently heard evidence on the operational readiness and challenges of the British Armed Forces.
Scottish shipbuilding work boosts BAE books
BAE Systems has shared an optimistic market update, underscoring its robust performance and strategic growth.
