Scottish shipbuilding gets boost with historic barge build
In February 2021, Harland & Wolff acquired the assets of two Scottish yards to focus on ship fabrication work within the renewables, energy and defence sectors.
Boost to Clyde Shipbuilding rejected by Scottish Government
A substantial £800m scheme intended to rejuvenate Clyde shipbuilding and address Scotland's ferry crisis with a fleet of 50 catamarans has been met with rejection.
New leadership for Maritime Reserves
Command of the UK Maritime Reserves, consisting of 3,270 men and women, transitioned to Commodore Jo Adey July 31, 2023.
Royal Navy patrol boats navigate Scottish canals
The patrol boats involved, HMS Charger, Smiter, Biter, and Blazer, hosted undergraduate students from various UK universities.
BAE Systems experiences stellar first half of 2023
The company reported significant growth across key financial areas, citing an uptick in sales and an increased backlog of orders.
HMS Duncan leads NATO drill to counter minefield threats
The implication is clear: NATO is keenly aware of the risk of adversaries using sea mines or coastal forces to block these crucial shipping routes, and is ensuring forces are prepared.
Russian disinformation and British aircraft carriers
Russian English language channels on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms had boasted that HMS Prince of Wales had been scrapped, even though the vessel is now at sea.
British helicopter lands on world’s largest warship
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has become the first British aircraft to land on the world's largest warship, the USS Gerald R Ford, as detailed in recent tweets.
Third American nuclear sub visits Scotland in two weeks
HMNB Clyde near Glasgow, often called Faslane, has seen an influx of Amercan nuclear submarines conducting routine operations.
UK to sign major deal with BAE for new nuclear submarine class
Plans have surfaced indicating the Ministry of Defence's intent to soon contract BAE Systems for the 'Detailed Design and Long Lead Items' phase of a new class of British nuclear submarine.
