American nuclear armed submarine visits Scotland
A U.S. Navy Ohio class submarine, the USS Rhode Island, has arrived in Scotland marking the first visit of of a nuclear armed American submarine to the base near Glasgow for a number of years.
UK rules out ‘international competition’ for support ships
The Ministry of Defence has once again confirmed that the Fleet Solid Support ships will, for the most part, be British built.
UK providing carrier, troops and more to NATO to deter Russia
More troops, more Typhoon jets and more F-35B stealth fighters in addition to Royal Navy vessels including Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will be made available to NATO in order to deter Russian aggression.
Royal Navy looking to accelerate Type 45 Destroyer repairs
The Ministry of Defence "is assessing options to accelerate the programme" to complete work to repair propulsion issues with the Type 45 Destroyer fleet.
Scotland in ‘new era of investment’ in defence sector
Scotland is experiencing "a new era of investment" thanks to "record UK Government spending" leading to major Ministry of Defence investment in Scotland, say the Scottish Affairs Committee.
Defence in Scotland ‘positive story’ say Committee
"The UK Government's increased defence spending is benefiting MoD bases and local communities in Scotland", say the Scottish Affairs Committee.
British carrier in ‘show of force’ with Spanish carrier
HMS Prince of Wales was deployed in her role as NATO’s command ship, which means she is ready to deploy quickly in response to crises as part of the alliance’s Response Force.
British aircraft carriers get new logistics facility
A new logistics centre in Portsmouth dedicated to the maintenance of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers has been officially opened.
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Russian control of Black Sea near Ukraine ‘largely neutralised’
The Russian Navy has been 'largely neutralised' by Ukrainian coastal defences in its ability to control a swathe of the Black Sea, say the British Ministry of Defence in an intelligence update.