Babcock plans next-gen frigates with crews as small as 50
"We're doing a crew of about 105 on Type 31, so realistically we should be aiming to half that number for batch two."
Nation with no warships sinks yet another Russian vessel
In a significant blow to Vladimir Putin's naval capabilities, the Russian Black Sea Fleet has lost the Caesar Kunikov in a dramatic drone attack.
HMS Queen Elizabeth heading to Scotland for repairs
After inspections uncovered a defect with her starboard propeller shaft coupling, the decision was made for HMS Queen Elizabeth to head to Rosyth for repair work.
UK defence spending in Scotland reaches over £2bn
An average of £380 is being spent on defence for each person living in Scotland, higher that the UK average of £370, with this figure staying consistent in recent years.
Troubled ferry finally sets sail from Port Glasgow
The long-awaited sea trials of the MV Glen Sannox have started, and it's good news for the entire Scottish shipbuilding industry.
Aircraft carrier to arrive on the Clyde to load ammunition
HMS Prince of Wales will shortly arrive in Scotland to load up on ammunition ahead of a major NATO deployment.
British salvage team recover bell rom American warsip on sea bed
Defence Equipment & Support’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team has recovered an iconic symbol of one of the most notable US Navy shipwrecks.
British carrier to lead huge international strike group
The Prince of Wales task group will move to the High North to protect Norway, Sweden and Finland to defend the Nordic nations from ‘attack’.
British aircraft carrier sets sail for NATO exercises
HMS Prince of Wales, originally at 30 days' notice to sail, has now sailed at eight days' notice to fill in for HMS Queen Elizabeth.
British minehunting ships could be transferred to Greece
"We also discussed the potential provision of minehunters from the United Kingdom to Greece".
