Type 26 Frigates face delays but ‘remain on track’
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Type 26 frigate programme is experiencing delays and cost overruns but insists the project remains on...
UK seeks stronger defence cooperation with the EU
The UK Government has reiterated its ambition to secure a comprehensive UK-EU defence and security agreement, according to a parliamentary response provided by Luke...
NATO warships step up patrols in Mediterranean
NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian conducted its first focused patrol of 2025 in the Eastern Mediterranean, led by the Turkish Navy with contributions from the...
Now ‘not the time’ for Ferguson yard to change ownership
The Scottish Government has confirmed that Ferguson Marine will remain in public ownership for the foreseeable future.
Commandos release action-packed video showing elite ops
The Royal Marines have released a gripping new video titled ‘Raid’, giving the public a rare front-row view of the precision, skill, and tactical expertise that define their elite operations.
Mine hunter carries out explosive mine warfare drills
Royal Navy Hunt-class minehunter, HMS Cattistock, successfully conducted live firings of Diver-Placed Charges and Seafox combat rounds as part of its ongoing Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) exercises.
New Destroyers set to provide shipbuilding work to mid-2040s
The build of the Type 83 Destroyer will secure work until at least the mid-2040s, depending on the number of platforms built.
Royal Navy shipbuilding boosts Scottish economy
Scottish small and medium enterprises (SMEs) played a key role in discussions about the UK government’s Defence Industrial Strategy during a visit by Minister...
Ferguson Marine faces future ‘with optimism amid challenges’
Officials remain optimistic about Ferguson Marine’s future, but the Public Audit Committee emphasised that stabilising operations are essential before considering a return to private ownership.
American warship returns home after seven months at sea
The American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O’Kane returned home this week following a seven-month deployment to various geopolitical hotspots.
