Concern over lack of anti-ballistic capability on Type 45

The Defence Committee recently discussed a capability gap in an anti-ballistic missile defence capability for the Type 45 Destroyers.

Sea Ceptor selected for Canadian frigates

MBDA will equip the new Canadian Surface Combatant, a variant of the Type 26 Frigate, with Sea Ceptor missiles.

Major equipment contract awarded for Type 31 frigates

ERIKS will supply electrically actuated valves for the Type 31 frigate programme in Rosyth.

Frigate build work to be moved if Scotland leaves UK

Sources have suggested that the work on the Type 26 Frigates would be moved if Scotland voted for independence.

WATCH: HMS Glasgow forward section rolled out

A video of the forward section of HMS Glasgow being rolled out of the build hall in Govan.

Forward half of HMS Glasgow rolled out of build hall

The forward section of first Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow was rolled out of the build hall earlier today.

How many warships are Scottish yards expecting to build?

There’s a lot of misunderstanding and myth circulating about how many ships Scottish yards are building.

Babcock win Phalanx gun support renewal contract

Babcock has been awarded a contract for continuation of support for the Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS).

HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark to remain in service

The out-of-service dates for HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark remain 2033 and 2034.

Glimpse of first new Type 26 Frigate in build in Glasgow

HMS Glasgow, the first Type 26 Frigate, is starting to look shipshape on the River Clyde.

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