Starmer unveils sweeping defence reforms in shipyard speech
Standing in front of two Type 26 frigates under construction in Glasgow, Starmer announced that the UK would create a “hybrid Royal Navy” that blends drones, warships, submarines and aircraft.
Britain to almost double attack submarine fleet
The United Kingdom is set to significantly expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, building up to 12 SSN-AUKUS boats.
SNP defence stance ‘naive and hypocritical’ warns Sweeney
SNP Minister Mairi Gougeon “inadvertently exposed the logical incoherence” of the Scottish Government’s defence stance, says Paul Sweeney, who calls the policy “industrially naive” and “hypocritical” after funding was pulled from a key Glasgow welding centre.
Royal Navy escort fleet to grow by 78% to 25 ships: report
The Royal Navy could see its destroyer and frigate fleet grow from 14 to 25 vessels, marking the most significant expansion of Britain’s surface escort force in a generation.
Labour backs Glasgow shipbuilding after SNP pulls funding
UK Defence Secretary blasts SNP as “not a serious government” over refusal to fund critical Glasgow welding centre for Royal Navy shipbuilding.
UK signals progress on drone sub-hunting fleet for Atlantic
Britain’s Atlantic drone patrol fleet is moving ahead — new MOD notice confirms procurement plans for autonomous sub-hunting vessels under Project CABOT.
UK signals £16.5m plan for deep-water ROV system
The Ministry of Defence has indicated plans to procure a deep-water Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system for military salvage operations, with an estimated contract value of £16.5 million including VAT.
SNP policy ‘kills’ £11m naval welding project on the Clyde
SNP "hostility" to defence jobs slammed by Labour MP Graeme Downie: "Skilled working-class Scots are losing out because of out-of-date dogma"
American carrier sails South China Sea despite China warning
The USS Nimitz is back in the South China Sea — ignoring Beijing’s warnings and upholding freedom of navigation. As China ramps up its claims, America responds with a clear message: the seas are free, and they will keep them that way. #USNavy #Nimitz
Massive submarine section makes way through town
Barrow-in-Furness briefly came to a halt last week as a large module for the Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought-class submarine was transported through the town.
