789 nuclear safety events recorded at Scottish bases

According to official figures, a total of 789 nuclear safety events were recorded at HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane and Royal Naval Armaments Depot Coulport in the 12 years between 2006 and 2018.

First Royal Navy ship in 20 years arrives in Auckland, New Zealand

HMS Montrose today became the first Royal Navy warship in more than 20 years to berth at the Devonport Navy base in Auckland.

MoD meets 18% fossil fuel reduction target

The Ministry of Defence has met its 18% reduction in fossil fuels consumption objective target early.

Number of British veterans to fall significantly, figures reveal

The veteran population in the UK is projected to decrease year on year from 2.5 million in 2016 to approximately 1.6 million in 2028.

Defence Secretary suggests ‘firing paintballs’ at Spanish ships off Gibraltar

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has suggested firing paintballs at Spanish ships trespassing in Gibraltar's waters, it has been reported.

HMS Prince of Wales ‘progressing towards sea trials’ say builders

At the end of last year, the builders started HMS Prince of Wales forward Gas Turbine Alternator for the first time, three years after it was first installed on the ship.

Nuclear submarine HMS Ambush visits Gibraltar

HMS Ambush, an Astute class nuclear submarine, has called into the British territory Gibraltar this afternoon.

Scottish shipyard wins Royal Navy aircraft carrier contract

The contract will see HMS Queen Elizabeth return to Rosyth so Babcock can carry out maintenance work on the aircraft carrier.

HMS Argyll and allies search for submarines in the Philippine Sea

Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Izumo worked with HMS Argyll to hunt down a US Navy submarine, say the Royal Navy.

Rosyth wins £5m maintenance contract for HMS Queen Elizabeth

The contract will see aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth return to Rosyth so Babcock can carry out maintenance work on her. Babcock said: "We look forward to...

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Greene urges Scot Gov to back defence sector

Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has called on the Scottish Government to seize the economic opportunity presented by a major uplift in UK defence spending, warning that Scotland risks missing out.