Dhesi presses MOD on British steel use and production
Labour MP and Chair of the Defence Committee Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has questioned the Ministry of Defence on its use of British-made steel in defence procurement and whether steps are being taken to boost domestic steel production for military programmes.
British firm boosts missile tube assembly for UK and US subs
Babcock has deepened its involvement in both the UK’s Dreadnought-class and the US Columbia-class nuclear submarine programmes.
Work begins on future British nuclear attack submarine
Babcock has confirmed it has begun long-lead work on the UK’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines.
Babcock business boosted by Scotland shipbuilding
In its preliminary financial results, Babcock highlighted the pace of delivery in its Rosyth yard, where the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates are under construction.
British Commandos jump from Merlin into the sea
Commandos have conducted a maritime training exercise involving aerial insertion from a Commando Helicopter Force Merlin helicopter.
British naval vessel puts pressure on North Korea
HMS Spey worked alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force to monitor maritime activity suspected of breaching sanctions.
Underwater threat detection tech tested at UK port
Over four days in mid-June, UK-based firms Wavefront Systems, MARSS and Forcys conducted a staged series of intrusion attempts designed to simulate real-world attacks against a port environment.
Greene urges Scot Gov to back defence sector
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has called on the Scottish Government to seize the economic opportunity presented by a major uplift in UK defence spending, warning that Scotland risks missing out.
UK–US alliance must adapt to survive new global threats
The UK and US must actively manage their evolving geopolitical priorities if they are to preserve and strengthen their longstanding defence and security partnership, according to a new report by the Council on Geostrategy.
A report from the heart of British warship building
This video report covers the opening of the Janet Harvey Hall, progress on the Type 26 frigates, the transformation of BAE’s Clyde shipyards, and the Skills Academy training the next generation of shipbuilders.
