Three of six Type 45 Destroyers operational
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers are currently operational, following a parliamentary question on the availability of the class.
Ministers reaffirm nuclear deterrent investment and welfare
The government has reiterated that investment in the UK’s nuclear deterrent and warhead programmes is progressing as planned, while also stressing the importance of personnel welfare within the submarine service.
UK military gap year scheme to begin with 150 participants
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed initial participation numbers for its new Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme, as part of plans to launch the...
UK reviews impact of Scottish defence support policy
"We are liaising with Scottish Government and Scotland’s defence industry to understand the impact assessments that have been conducted on the Defence Sector Support Policy," Pollard said.
Scottish steel cash crisis threatens naval support ships
The programme to build three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is facing early disruption after a cash shortage at Liberty Steel Dalzell raised concerns over the supply of plate steel.
US warship fires weapons during South China Sea patrol
A U.S. Navy destroyer has carried out live-fire training while operating in the South China Sea as part of routine deployment activity with a carrier strike group, according to the service.
Sweeney warns vessel delays risk shipyard job losses
"The Scottish Government have failed to purchase a new vessel with a Scottish shipyard in over a decade," warned Paul Sweeney MSP.
New US Navy mobile ship target reaches Port Hueneme
The U.S. Navy’s newest Mobile Ship Target has arrived at Port Hueneme, California, where it will be prepared for use in future weapons testing, according to the service.
Royal, French navies train shipborne drones in Med
Royal Navy drone personnel have carried out joint training with their French counterparts in the Mediterranean, focused on sharing experience in the operation of uncrewed rotary-wing aircraft, the service stated.
Emergency services rehearse ferry terror response
Emergency services and counter terrorism units have carried out a large-scale multi-agency exercise testing the response to a simulated terrorist incident on a cross-channel ferry, according to Counter Terror cops.
