Third American sub visits Faslane in space of two weeks
With the arrival of another submarine this week, three American submarines have now visited Faslane since the start of July marking an increased frequency of American submarine visits to the naval base near Glasgow, Scotland.
MoD investing in Glasgow shipyard to increase capacity
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has revealed that the Ministry of Defence is investing in the BAE shipyard in Govan, Glasgow in order to increase its capacity and productivity for future work.
RFA Argus could be converted to ‘littoral strike ship’
It has emerged that RFA Argus, a 'Primary Casualty Receiving Ship' of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, could be converted into a 'Littoral Strike Ship'.
Confirmation new support ships will ‘mostly’ be built in UK
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said that the cost of encouraging companies to invest in UK shipyards might result in some parts of the vessels being built in another country.
UK considering new assault ship design with another country
The Defence Secretary has revealed that, come 2030, the UK might work with another country to replace the Albion class.
BAE mine hunting tech teamed with unmanned helicopter
The U.S. Navy recently demonstrated BAE Systems-developed mine countermeasure technology aboard an MQ-8C Fire Scout helicopter drone
British warship seizes smuggled Iranian missiles
HMS Montrose seized packages containing Iranian surface-to-air-missiles and engines for land-attack cruise missiles.
UK looking for remote controlled boats
The UK is looking for a remote-controlled surface vessel able to lift a 1,000kg mass from the seabed and that can fit inside a shipping container.
Second American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland
The USS Georgia, equipped with an underwater launch system for special forces, joins the USS Rhode Island at Faslane naval base near Glasgow in Scotland.
Britain resurrects anti-ship missile project
The UK has revived plans to purchase an anti-ship missile to fill the gap between Harpoon going out of service and a new system being developed.
