MP presses government on ship availability
Labour MP Alex Ballinger raised concerns about naval capacity as the UK faces simultaneous pressures across multiple theatres, including recent deployments connected to tensions in the Middle East.
Royal Navy tracks Russian ships in Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed Russian naval and merchant vessels transiting near UK waters as part of wider NATO monitoring activity across the North Atlantic, according to the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy certifying Astute for under-ice operations
The Royal Navy seeks to maintain a certified under-ice operational capability centred on its submarine force as competition in the Arctic grows.
Britain deploys warship to protect against drones
The UK is deploying the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sweeney: Award should trigger Scotland-wide shipbuilding strategy
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has set out a detailed case for far wider reform of Scotland's commercial shipbuilding model.
Sweeney presses for shipbuilding finance reform
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged ministers to treat the proposed four-vessel award to Ferguson Marine as a starting point for wider reform.
Ferguson Marine secures four-vessels from Scottish Government
Ferguson Marine has secured a direct award from the Scottish Government covering four new vessels, a move the yard says will provide a five-year pipeline of work and safeguard hundreds of jobs on the Clyde.
Scottish Government to order four ships at Ferguson Marine
The Scottish Government said today that it intends to directly award contracts for four new vessels to Ferguson Marine in a move designed to secure the long-term future of the state-owned shipyard.
Navantia UK to hire 35 apprentices in Scotland
Navantia UK has announced plans to recruit 35 apprentices across its Scottish facilities in Methil and Arnish, the company stated.
No concurrency risk to Firecrest or Cabrit, says MOD
The Ministry of Defence has said it has identified no concurrency risks to key overseas commitments despite planning for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
