British carrier hosts world’s largest fifth-gen air wing
Britain has deployed 24 of its F-35B Lightning stealth jets aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, forming the largest fifth-generation air wing ever put to sea as part of multinational NATO exercises in the Mediterranean.
Scot Gov rules out barring China firms from ferry bids
Scottish Labour’s Paul Sweeney had called on ministers to block bids from Chinese shipyards, but the government has refused, saying there is "no policy or approach that excludes Chinese companies from bidding for work on Scottish Government led or funded projects."
Britain looking to buy 20 new naval drone vessels
The Royal Navy has launched market engagement for Project Beehive, a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels intended to advance its hybrid force by supporting tactics and warfare development while serving as an experimental platform for autonomous systems.
Lords accuse SNP of neglecting Scotland’s defence skills
Lord Bruce said Norway’s £10bn frigate order shows it values Scotland’s defence skills more than the Scottish Government does.
British carrier to join NATO drill to send message to Russia
The UK Carrier Strike Group has returned to the Mediterranean to take part in large-scale NATO exercises, a move officials described as a signal of allied resolve.
Ministers urge Peel to act on Inchgreen for defence jobs
UK ministers see Inchgreen Dry Dock as a prime site for defence manufacturing, but warned owner Peel Ports must “step up” after years of decline, according to the Greenock Telegraph.
UK plan to monitor Atlantic to include ‘lethal upgrades’
New details have been released on the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, the UK’s developing anti-submarine warfare network in the North Atlantic.
Royal Navy ship deployed to aid hurricane-hit Jamaica
HMS Trent, which arrived in storm-hit Falmouth on Tuesday, is carrying a crew of 75, including specialist engineers who will work alongside Jamaican authorities on infrastructure assessments and emergency repairs.
American nuclear attack submarine in Scotland
A Virginia class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland.
World’s most powerful warship launches fighters in Med
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has continued flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its ongoing deployment with Carrier Strike Group 12, the U.S. Navy confirmed.
