Most new Royal Navy ships still reliant on foreign steel
New Royal Navy ships currently under construction are still being built predominantly with foreign-sourced steel, due to limitations in UK production capacity.
UK naval ship brushes off Chinese threats—again
Britain isn’t backing down—Royal Navy vessel HMS Spey has conducted a second patrol in the South China Sea this month, this time near the Spratly Islands, alongside Australia’s HMAS Sydney, despite repeated Chinese warnings.
UK sub missile compartment project boosted in US deal
The shared compartment design is a key element of the next-generation deterrent platforms for both nations, underpinning the Royal Navy’s continuous at-sea deterrence capability through the future Dreadnought-class submarines.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Singapore
The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived in Singapore as part of Operation Highmast.
Downie: SNP defence stance risks jobs and deterrence
Graeme Downie MP has sharply criticised the Scottish Government’s approach to defence, accusing the SNP of adopting a "detached from reality" stance that could cost Scotland jobs and weaken the UK’s deterrence against adversaries like Russia.
China angry as British ship ignores threats
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Spey has transited the Taiwan Strait, reaffirming the United Kingdom’s commitment to freedom of navigation in international waters.
British warship defies Chinese warnings
HMS Spey transited the Taiwan Strait in open defiance of China’s warnings, upholding international law and freedom of navigation. The UK remains steadfast in challenging unlawful maritime claims.
Sweeney urges rethink on defence policy and shipbuilding
Shipbuilding advocate Paul Sweeney MSP has called on the Scottish Government to re-evaluate its defence policy, warning that its current stance risks undermining vital industries in Glasgow and across the west of Scotland.
Scottish Parliament clashes over defence jobs policy
MSPs have debated the Scottish Government’s defence funding policy amid criticism of its refusal to support submarine construction projects, with concerns raised over missed economic opportunities and growing geopolitical risks.
Scottish Government invests in Clyde shipyard skills
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes confirmed the award of £9.22m during a visit to BAE Systems’ training facility in Glasgow.
