Worlds most powerful warship pushes into Arctic Circle
The U.S. Navy’s most advanced carrier has spent the last two weeks operating at the edge of the Arctic Circle alongside a combined NATO flotilla, underscoring just how central the High North has become in great power competition.
MoD to release annual safety statistics for Clyde base
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it will begin publishing annual statistics on nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde as part of an effort to increase transparency.
UK gives details on Type 83 and missile ship fleet plans
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has outlined new details on the Royal Navy’s Future Air Dominance System. The plan centres on the Type 83 destroyer and uncrewed Type 91 'Missile Ship', with service entry expected from the mid-2030s.
UK unveils £250m defence growth deal to boost Scotland jobs
Scotland is to receive a share of £250 million in Defence Growth Deals, with ministers promising jobs, innovation and investment across the nation’s defence sector.
Fleet Solid Support ships ‘still on track’ say MOD
The Ministry of Defence has advised that the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme remains on course, with production of the first vessel due to start later this year, despite the collapse of Harland & Wolff and its subsequent takeover by Navantia UK.
Could this be Britain’s future Commando Insertion Craft?
Leidos has unveiled its Sea Dagger design, pitching it as a contender for the Royal Navy’s future Commando Insertion Craft programme.
Thales completes combat and mission system tests for Type 31 frigates
Thales has announced the completion of key factory tests on the mission and combat systems that will equip the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates.
Inside Rosyth, the shipyard poised for expansion
The Babcock yard at Rosyth is positioning itself for naval exports and expanded capacity, with executives confirming that plans are advancing for a £1 billion contract to build four frigates for the Danish Navy.
Downie push secures £340m upgrades for Rosyth dockyard
MP for the yard Graeme Downie, who has made securing new investment for Rosyth one of his top priorities since his election last year, said the decision was "a clear vote of confidence in our world-class workforce".
Rosyth could take nuclear subs under £340m upgrade plan
Rosyth may play a central role in supporting an expanded nuclear submarine fleet under a £340 million infrastructure programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
