UK defence spending in Scotland reaches over £2bn
An average of £380 is being spent on defence for each person living in Scotland, higher that the UK average of £370, with this figure staying consistent in recent years.
Troubled ferry finally sets sail from Port Glasgow
The long-awaited sea trials of the MV Glen Sannox have started, and it's good news for the entire Scottish shipbuilding industry.
Aircraft carrier to arrive on the Clyde to load ammunition
HMS Prince of Wales will shortly arrive in Scotland to load up on ammunition ahead of a major NATO deployment.
British salvage team recover bell rom American warsip on sea bed
Defence Equipment & Support’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team has recovered an iconic symbol of one of the most notable US Navy shipwrecks.
British carrier to lead huge international strike group
The Prince of Wales task group will move to the High North to protect Norway, Sweden and Finland to defend the Nordic nations from ‘attack’.
British aircraft carrier sets sail for NATO exercises
HMS Prince of Wales, originally at 30 days' notice to sail, has now sailed at eight days' notice to fill in for HMS Queen Elizabeth.
British minehunting ships could be transferred to Greece
"We also discussed the potential provision of minehunters from the United Kingdom to Greece".
Thales gets £1.8bn to ‘maximise sea days’ for Royal Navy
Over the life of the contract, it will deliver an average reduction in Turn Around Times of 100 days per repair, spares lead times will be reduced by an average of 44 days and reliability improved by 10%.
HMS Prince of Wales to sail on Sunday
The aircraft carrier is due to depart from Portsmouth Harbour at 12:15 pm, taking over responsibilities from HMS Queen Elizabeth in a NATO exercise that involves more than 40 vessels.
Glasgow frigate crew support Glasgow schoolchildren
Sailors from the new Type 26 frigate dropped in on St Monica’s Primary School in Milton to hand over the fruits of their recent labours: £1,600 – which amounts to about £50 per sailor.
