UK to shift carriers to NATO after Pacific deployment
HMS Prince of Wales will shift to NATO duties in 2026 after its Indo-Pacific deployment.
Minister rejects claims chiefs being sidelined in Review
The UK Government has defended its Strategic Defence Review, with Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard insisting that it will be bold and ambitious, following concerns that military leaders are being "gagged" over its contents.
Royal Navy escorts Russian ‘spy ship’ near UK
The Royal Navy has closely monitored the movements of a Russian survey ship and task group transiting UK waters, deploying warships, helicopters, and support vessels to maintain maritime awareness.
Most Scots back Trident according to new poll
At a time of increasing international instability, a new Survation poll reveals that 56% support retaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent, Trident, while 22% oppose it.
Minister hints at more work for Scottish shipyards
The UK Government has suggested that Scottish shipyards could soon secure further Royal Navy work, as it continues its naval shipbuilding programme at Rosyth and Govan.
German customs fleet buys mtu engines from Rolls-Royce
The German Customs Administration has officially commissioned the new 67-metre customs vessel "Rügen", powered by mtu gas engines from Rolls-Royce, marking a key step...
NATO increases patrols in GIUK gap
NATO warships assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) are conducting patrols in the Greenland-Iceland-United Kingdom-Norway (GIUK) Gap, reinforcing maritime presence and air-defence...
Most Scots back nuclear weapons according to new poll
A new Survation poll reveals that a majority of Scots support retaining the UK’s nuclear weapon system, Trident, while only 22% oppose it.
NATO warships assemble in Mediterranean Sea
30 surface vessels, two submarines, air assets including Harriers, maritime patrol aircraft, and helicopters, along with 1,500 marines and personnel from six NATO nations are undertaking training.
Ferries are being used as a political football in Scotland
All sides of the debate use ferries as a tool for political point-scoring, but it's time to move past that and focus on strengthening Scottish industry.
