Ferguson Marine appoints ex-Babcock frigate head as new CEO
Graeme Thomson, who previously oversaw the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate programme at Babcock, will assume his new role on 1 May 2025, taking over from interim CEO John Petticrew.
Sweeney stands up for Scottish shipbuilders, offers solution
Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has criticised the Scottish Government’s procurement strategy, arguing that its failure to integrate social value has directly contributed to Scotland losing out on shipbuilding contracts.
British forces shadow Russian warships near UK
The Royal Navy and RAF have conducted a multi-day operation shadowing a Russian task group returning from Syria through the English Channel and North Sea, marking the third such operation in six weeks.
UK military shipbuilding steel sources revealed
The UK’s military shipbuilding sector continues to rely on a mix of domestic and European steel, according to new data released by the Ministry of Defence.
Royal Marines carry out ‘raids’ in the Arctic
Royal Marines have carried out commando raids in the Arctic Circle as part of Exercise Joint Viking, a major NATO operation designed to enhance interoperability and deter aggression on the alliance’s northern flank.
How much has it cost to extend the life of Type 23 Frigates?
The UK Government has confirmed that £941.2 million has been spent on the maintenance and life extension of Royal Navy Type 23 frigates since October 2014, with an additional £63.7 million contractually committed for ongoing refits.
Fleet Solid Support Ships on track for 2032 delivery
The UK’s three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships are expected to enter service by 2032, according to a government response to a parliamentary question from James Cartlidge MP.
UK to increase nuclear submarine docking capability
The UK Government has confirmed that a strategy is in place to upgrade infrastructure to accommodate the Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought-class nuclear submarines, but details remain classified for security reasons.
Next steps for Type 83 Destroyer to be announced soon
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that further announcements regarding the Type 83 destroyer programme will follow the completion of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review.
Massive section of future warship arrives in Glasgow
A major milestone in the construction of the Royal Navy’s fourth Type 26 frigate, HMS Birmingham, has been reached as a massive section of the warship arrived in Glasgow today.
