British warship declared ready for combat
During the testing phase off the South Coast, HMS Dauntless practised firing a range of weapons systems, from general-purpose and heavy machine guns to 30mm cannons.
Ferry yard sending workers to build skills at Frigate yard
This collaboration between Ferguson Marine and BAE Systems aims to enhance the competitiveness of the ferry shipyard and secure a sustainable future for commercial shipbuilding on the Clyde by seconding workers to the frigate shipyard to support skills diversification.
Britain denies Turkish claims over submarine cooperation
This comes after Turkish President Erdogan made a statement earlier this week, asserting that the UK was interested in partnering with Turkey on the construction of submarines.
Russian ‘spy ship’ raises concerns about vulnerability
Russia is systematically mapping the vulnerabilities of maritime infrastructure in the North Sea.
British warships heading to Baltic ‘chokepoint’
A British task force is en route to the Baltic region, headed by assault ship HMS Albion.
Babcock in dispute over extra Type 31 Frigate contract costs
Babcock is currently embroiled in a dispute with the Ministry of Defence over increased Type 31 frigate contract costs, with neither side able to agree on who is responsible for covering the additional costs.
Drone snaps toppled U.S. Navy research vessel in Edinburgh
A major incident was declared after the US Navy-owned RV Petrel became dislodged from its holdings in Leith last month, injuring 35 people. Recent drone images show cranes on the scene to help right the vessel.
Norway interested UK keeping role as major power in Europe
"We are massively interested in the United Kingdom taking its role as a major regional power in northern Europe" said Wegger Strømmen, the Norwegian Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Royal Navy to be asked to step-in for Scottish ferry
Remember our recent April Fools Day joke about the Royal Navy taking over ferry duties in Scotland? Well, this is awkward...
Naval shipbuilding in Scotland to benefit from future work
Upcoming naval construction programmes, including the Type 83 Destroyer and Type 32 Frigate, are expected to further contribute to the expansion and future of Scottish naval shipbuilding.
