Lack of Irish security ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A new report published today by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
Lifeboat deployed from drone
Tekever has confirmed the successful deployment of a lifeboat from its AR5 drone as part of a search and rescue exercise
British carrier unable to deploy due to ‘mechnical issue’
HMS Queen Elizabeth, originally due to sail tonight, will now not deploy due to a mechanical issue identified in the ships starboard propeller shaft.
Fresh delays hit Scottish ferries
Ferguson Marine announces further delays for ferries Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa.
Huge £1.85bn contract awarded to maintain Royal Navy sonars
A new contract – worth nearly £2 billion - will ensure the long-term availability and resilience of critical assets used by Royal Navy ships and submarines over the next 15 years.
Aircraft carrier to visit Scotland
HMS Queen Elizabeth will shortly arrive in Scotland to load up on ammunition ahead of a major NATO deployment.
MOD confirms when Type 45 Destroyers will leave service
"On current plans, the last Type 45 Destroyer will retire from service by the end of 2038."
MOD confirms Sea Viper upgrade initial operating date
The initial operational readiness of the upgraded Sea Viper missile system on the Type 45 Destroyers is expected in February 2028.
MOD pays £2.54m for St Kilda lease since 2003
The current 25-year lease between the MOD and NTS began in 2003 at a fixed rent of £100,000 per annum plus VAT.
Rolls-Royce opens new mtu overhaul facility in America
Rolls-Royce has officially opened a new Remanufacturing and Overhaul Center at its mtu Aiken campus in South Carolina.
