Scottish shipyards gear up for warship building boom

Between 2015 and 2035, Scottish shipyards are expected to construct 24 warships, with several already built and some in service.

Britain reasserts Indo-Pacific strategy in Singapore

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign, Commonwealth, & Development Office (FCDO) Minister of State, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, showcased the UK's commitment to the Indo-Pacific at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week.

British warship shadows Russian task group near UK waters

The Russian trio – guided-missile frigate Admiral Grigorovich and two Stereguschiy II-class corvettes, Soobrazitelny and Stoikiy - were also monitored by Typhoon jets and P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth.

SNMG2 gears up for exercise in Western Mediterranean

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) sailed from Naval Station Rota, Spain, on May 29th, 2023.

Britain’s new warship – A Type 83 Destroyer concept surfaces

A concept image, potentially showing Britain's new Type 83 Destroyer, emerged during a presentation at a naval conference.

UK assets ‘boost’ importance of Scottish bases to NATO

The strategic significance of Scotland's geographical location when combined with the UK's formidable defence capabilities is instrumental to Scotland and the UK's security, asserted Rt Hon James Heappey MP.

NATO concern over Faslane fate amid Scottish independence

Relocating the base for nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines from Faslane to a location further south would disrupt the base's strategic position.

British Sailor receives rare American accolade

This medal is rarely presented to non-Americans.

Large fleet finishes missile defence exercise off Scotland

Last month, 4,000 servicemen and servicewomen from 13 nations converged on the MOD Hebrides Range in Scotland to partake in a crucial NATO exercise, code-named FORMIDABLE SHIELD.

Defence Secretary highlights partnerships in Indo-Pacific

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace delivered a keynote address at the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, focusing on 'Building a stable and balanced Asia-Pacific.'

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