Steel cut on new Type 31 Frigate in Scotland
The first steel has been cut for HMS Active, the second of five new Type 31 Frigates, at the Babcock shipyard in Rosyth.
British marines ‘ambush’ American troops on Hawaii
Once information was gathered, the Royal Marines ambushed their ‘enemy’ along the track they’d been observing.
Two Ukrainian warships train together off Scottish coast
The vessels, formerly belonging to the Royal Navy, are currently conducting training and recently sailed together for the first time under the Ukrainian flag.
The GIUK gap – The chokepoint in Britain’s backyard
The gap between material demands, Government statements, and actual forces can expose any nation to serious security threats.
Government insist Type 32 Frigate to be ‘key part’ of fleet
Despite earlier rumours that the class is set to be cancelled, the UK Government have insisted that "the Type 32 Frigate programme remains a...
Britain takes command of major Middle East security force
The United Kingdom has assumed command of Combined Task Force 150, a crucial naval force responsible for countering terrorism and drug smuggling in the Middle East.
Britain’s new undersea cable protection ship arrives
Upon becoming operational, this vessel will be dedicated to protecting seabed telecommunications cables and oil and gas pipelines.
Scottish yard wins UK contract to maintain research vessels
Babcock's Rosyth shipyard has been awarded a £45mn contract to maintain the UK’s fleet of scientific research vessels
Belfast awarded £1.6bn contract for new support ships
The bow & mid sections of each ship will be built in Belfast in Northern Ireland and Appledore in England, with smaller components produced at Methil & Arnish in Scotland. In addition, stern sections will be built in Cadiz, Spain.
New images show progress on first Type 26 Frigate in Glasgow
Images captured earlier this week show HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates being built on the Clyde, as the vessel is fitted out.
