Massive submarine section makes way through town
Barrow-in-Furness briefly came to a halt last week as a large module for the Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought-class submarine was transported through the town.
HMS Lancaster pounces in huge £30m drugs bust
The dramatic interdiction followed a 24-hour shadowing operation through the Arabian Sea, culminating in a rapid assault by sea and air.
Elbit wins $330m in naval defence contracts across NATO
Elbit has secured a series of naval defence contracts worth approximately $330 million from international customers, including NATO member states, as the Israeli firm strengthens its position in the maritime sector.
Defence jobs to grow in western Scotland
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using defence investment as a tool for economic development across the nations and regions of the UK, including the west of Scotland.
UK completes huge defence AI trial across land, sea and air
The UK has conducted its most extensive artificial intelligence (AI) defence trial to date, involving land, sea, and air platforms.
British missiles to equip Swedish corvettes in major upgrade
The Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes will be upgraded with the British-designed Sea Ceptor air defence missile system, under a new contract awarded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to Saab.
Russian spyship operating off Scottish coast – again
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, was sent to track the Russian intelligence collection ship Yuri Ivanov as it lingered off the Outer Hebrides.
Nuclear deterrent progress continues amid rising risks
The Ministry of Defence has published its Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2025 Annual Update, acknowledging rising delivery risks with Dreadnought, warhead infrastructure, and skills availability.
MOD pledges safety reports after MP Faslane concerns
The Ministry of Defence has pledged to enhance transparency around nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde, following direct concerns raised by SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan MP.
Rolls Royce picked for Canadian warship power systems
Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and handling systems for the first three ships in Canada's River-class destroyer programme.
