British warship ignores Chinese warnings in Spratlys
HMS Spey has carried out a freedom of navigation operation around the disputed Spratly Islands, brushing off Chinese warnings.
Methil makes the case for Programme Euston
As one of the most significant defence contracts in the pipeline edges closer to procurement, Navantia UK's yard in Methil, Fife is making its case to be part of it.
Navantia UK’s Methil yard transformation continues with Seahorse
Two years ago this yard was fighting for its future. Today it christened a barge for the Fleet Solid Support programme. The transformation at Methil is only just beginning.
Rolls-Royce reports strong defence start as orders flow
Rolls-Royce has reported a strong start to 2026 in its defence business, with more than a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in original equipment deliveries and a series of significant programme milestones.
Navantia UK appoints Belfast firm as FSS equipment supplier
Navantia UK has appointed Balloo Hire Centre, part of the Briggs Group, as its preferred hire equipment supplier for the Fleet Solid Support programme at its Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.
NATO DIANA awards first allied R&D contract to Scottish firm
NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has awarded its first research and development contract on behalf of a NATO ally to HonuWorx, a Scotland based undersea robotics company.
L3Harris wins contract for submarine-launched drone system
L3Harris Technologies has received a contract from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit for a system which deploys and retrieves autonomous underwater vehicles through submarine torpedo tubes.
L3Harris wins Trident flight test instrumentation deal
L3Harris has been awarded a contract modification to support flight test instrumentation for the Trident II Strategic Weapon System, with work taking place across the US and at Barrow-in-Furness in the UK.
Royal Navy merges officer and rating initial training
The Royal Navy is introducing a new approach to Initial Naval Training that will see officers and ratings complete the same 10-week foundation course at HMS Raleigh.
Britain now down to five operational frigates
HMS Iron Duke has been withdrawn from active service, leaving the Royal Navy with just five operational Type 23 frigates, NavyLookout has revealed.
