MOD release ‘never before seen’ laser weapon footage
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has published ‘never seen before’ declassified footage of the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system, in action over the skies of the Hebrides.
British aircraft carrier suffers fire, no fatalities
HMS Queen Elizabeth, currently docked at Glenmalan in Scotland has caught fire, with the ship suffering minor damage.
British frigate opens fire with missiles in Red Sea combat
HMS Richmond fired missiles and shot down hostile Houthi attack drones heading towards the ship.
Glasgow shipyard to install solar panels on ship build hall
BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow, has submitted a planning application to install solar panels on the huge Ship Block Outfit Hall (SBOH).
UK ‘increasingly reliant on allies’ to protect British interests
"the MoD is becoming increasingly reliant on the UK’s allies to protect the UK’s national interests, which carries the risk that such support might not always be available", states a report from the Public Accounts Committee.
Babcock refits frigate three months ahead of schedule
Babcock has delivered Type 23 frigate HMS St. Albans back to the Royal Navy for sea trials three months ahead of the planned schedule, following an extensive and comprehensive refit.
Stunning photos show HMS Queen Elizabeth arriving in Scotland
Dave Cullen captured the moment HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived at Glenmallan in Scotland.
UK Government sinks Scot Gov post-independence naval shipbuilding claims
The UK Government has refuted claims that an independent Scotland would continue to build ships for the Royal Navy.
Progress on Glasgow-built frigate to enter water this year
HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 City Class frigate, is starting to look the part as the vessel continues construction in Govan, Glasgow.
NATO neutralises 700kg air mine in waters of France
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) completed successful historical ordnance disposal operations (HODOPS) off the coast of France.
