Second Islay ferry successfully launched in Turkey

The vessel is the second of four ferries being built at the yard and will serve Islay and Jura alongside sister vessel, MV Isle of Islay, which was launched in March.

New Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff to enter water this year

HMS Cardiff - the second out of eight Type 26 frigates being commissioned - will soon enter the water for the first time

New shots show scale of new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow

One of the largest buildings in the country, the new frigate factory at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, is taking shape, with the roof supports now going onto the frame.

BAE shipbuilding academy takes shape in Glasgow

Exclusive shots show the progress of BAE Systems' brand new shipbuilding Academy being built at their Scotstoun site in Glasgow.

Five French naval ships arrive in Scotland

A group of four ships of the 'Bâteau-Ecole' sailed up the River Clyde today and have berthed in Glasgow.

Allied forces launch largest seaborne invasion in history

Codenamed Operation Neptune, the Normandy landings commenced in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Glasgow frigate factory roof begins to take shape

One of the largest buildings in the country, the new frigate factory at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, is taking shape.

Historic ship bell recovered and returned to the US

A ship’s bell recovered from the seabed by the UK’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team has been ceremoniously returned to the United States.

Russia ‘not looking for direct confrontation with NATO’

Admiral Radakin sought to reassure, saying, "The world's got a bit more dangerous. But we should be reassured by all that we've got in place."

Labour commits to Trident carrying nuclear submarines

The Labour Party has pledged its commitment to maintaining Britain's nuclear submarine fleet and supporting the construction of the new Dreadnought-class Trident submarines.

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