BAE awarded work on Ohio and Vanguard class submarines
BAE has been awarded a $17.9m contract to provide engineering support to the U.S. Ohio class and British Vanguard class of nuclear armed submarines.
Drone spotted in Royal Navy colours on HMS Queen Elizabeth
A cousin of the new Protector drone has been spotted onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth amid speculation that drones of a similar design could be operated from British aircraft carriers in the future.
American nuclear submarine visits Scotland
An American Virginia class nuclear submarine is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.
Babcock awarded contract contract for Type 23 Frigates
The new system replaces the outgoing Hammerhead, which Babcock has been supporting for the past six years and will help to ensure a low-risk transition, says the firm.
Babcock secures design contract with Poland
Babcock International, based in Rosyth, is supporting the build of three frigates in Polish shipyards after securing a design contract for the Polish Navy.
Britain and Poland sign defence deal
The UK will "enhance Poland’s military capability" following the signing of two major defence equipment agreements.
Work on new frigates helps secure Ferguson Marine future
The Chief Executive of Ferguson Marine, David Tydeman, has said that Ministry of Defence work could potentially provide a "solid base" for the future of the troubled Port Glasgow ferry builders.
Drone minehunter achieves success in trials off Scotland
Elbit Systems UK recently conducted successful demonstrations of its Seagull Uncrewed Surface Vessel's autonomous mine hunting technology off the Scottish coast
Type 45 Destroyer propulsion fix ‘going well’
HMS Dauntless has undergone extensive trials around the UK throughout the summer in order to validate fixes to the power and propulsion system issues plaguing the class.
British frigate in North Sea to protect pipelines
HMS Somerset is working with the Norwegian Navy to reassure those working near gas pipelines following attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines.
