Autonomous USV launches ocean glider in first
ZeroUSV demonstration for Royal Navy programme shows uncrewed vessel deploying subsea system without crewed support.
Scottish freight ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard
CMAL has identified a Chinese shipyard as the lead bidder to build two 140-metre freight flex ferries capable of carrying up to 200 passengers during peak periods on the Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland route.
Glen Sannox hull crack lessons applied to Glen Rosa
Ferguson Marine has detailed the cause of hull cracking on the ferry MV Glen Sannox and the engineering changes being implemented to prevent the...
Thales secures 1.1bn in exports supporting Glasgow jobs
The UK Government say that increased defence investment and dedication to Scottish defence industry directly supported a GBP 1.1bn in inward investment with defence firm Thales in Glasgow, securing and sustaining over 500 jobs.
Things have already improved at Ferguson Marine
Ferguson Marine has outlined a series of operational, management and infrastructure changes aimed at stabilising the Port Glasgow shipyard and improving the delivery of future vessel programmes.
Ferguson Marine shipyard looks to expand as yard grows
Ferguson Marine says it plans to install a semi-automated panel line at its Port Glasgow yard and is exploring further expansion locally, with space that could accommodate another panel line or automated equipment as part of future growth.
Lockheed delivers second SPY-7 radar set for Japan ships
Lockheed Martin has delivered the second AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar shipset for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme to the Japan Ministry of Defence.
Royal Navy Squadron deploys new Gibraltar drones
A Royal Navy unit based in Gibraltar has begun using small quadcopter drones to support surveillance and security operations around the British Overseas Territory, including monitoring visits by major UK warships.
Drone boat targets used in major Indo-Pacific drill
QinetiQ Target Systems Canada deployed a fleet of Hammerhead uncrewed surface vehicle targets during a large multinational exercise in Thailand, designed to test how allied navies respond to fast attack craft and explosive drone boat threats.
Babcock SME charter to strengthen defence supply chains
Speaking to UK Defence Journal, Babcock's Ewan Sime says widening SME participation will be vital to strengthening defence supply chains and improving industrial resilience.
