Skills at the heart of shipbuilding future, says Pollard
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard used his first visit to the Clyde in his new role to underline the importance of skills to regenrate the defence industry and encourage exports.
UK ready to equip allies with advanced warships
Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the UK Defence Journal that allies around the world are keen on a defence industrial partnership with the UK to purchase high-end British military equipment.
Rosyth shipbuilder cites naval growth and steady earnings
Babcock International has reported a positive start to the financial year, with trading across its businesses described as “encouraging” in a trading update released ahead of its Annual General Meeting.
U.S. launches multiple Trident nuclear missiles in test
The U.S. Navy has successfully carried out four launches of unarmed Trident II D5 missiles at sea.
World’s most powerful warship sends message to Russia
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, is spearheading NATO’s latest Neptune Strike exercise, sailing in formation with allied warships in the North Sea as part of a major demonstration directed at deterring Russian aggression.
Sweeney calls for long-term Scottish shipbuilding strategy
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged the development of a long-term strategy to sustain shipbuilding in Scotland, warning against the “feast and famine” cycles that have historically plagued the industry.
Scottish Government eyes Chinese shipyards for ferries
Two new large Scottish island freight ferries are likely to be built overseas, with Turkish and Chinese shipyards shortlisted for the £200 million project.
Scotland’s Defence Future deserves wide attention
Scotland’s Defence Future is a rare example of serious, in-depth journalism on defence and security.
Britain cuts steel on new nuclear missile submarine
The UK’s nuclear deterrent programme reached another milestone on Monday as steel was cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth and final Dreadnought-class submarine.
Saab to lead NATO underwater battlespace project
Saab has been chosen to lead NATO’s new Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network (AUWB-MN) programme, a major step in integrating crewed and uncrewed maritime systems across the Alliance.
