Warning that Scottish shipyards at ‘risk of decline’
In an exclusive interview, Paul Sweeney MSP, former shipyard worker and current convener of the Cross-Party Maritime and Shipbuilding Group, warned that Scotland’s shipbuilding industry faces decline unless long-term investment and a unified national strategy are prioritised.
UK Commando Force showcases arctic mastery
The UK Commando Force has released stunning images showcasing its Winter Deployment 25 in Northern Norway, where over 2,000 service personnel are honing their arctic warfare skills and strengthening operational ties with NATO allies.
New owners announce investment plan for Harland & Wolff
Navantia UK has unveiled plans to invest in Harland & Wolff’s four UK shipyards to bolster Britain’s defence, maritime, and clean energy sectors while safeguarding jobs.
Penny Mordaunt appointed chair of SubSea Craft
British maritime technology company SubSea Craft (SSC) has announced Penny Mordaunt, former Secretary of State for Defence, as its new Chair of the Board.
British carrier strike group to counter Chinese influence
By deploying a carrier strike group, the UK aims to boost regional security and demonstrate that European powers remain invested in upholding international law far beyond their own borders
BAE secures £285m to modernise Royal Navy combat systems
The RECODE programme will modernise the Royal Navy’s Shared Infrastructure and CMS across 20 ships, including the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 destroyers, and Type 26 frigates.
Royal Navy renames final Astute-class submarine
In a surprising announcement on Sunday evening, the Royal Navy revealed that the seventh and final Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, previously named HMS Agincourt, will now be called HMS Achilles.
Latvia investigates Baltic cable damage, working with NATO
BREAKING - Latvia is investigating "significant" damage to an undersea fibre optic cable linking the country with the Swedish island of Gotland, following what officials believe was external interference.
Shipyard head rejects ferries ‘more complex’ than frigates
Addressing claims the ferries built by Ferguson Marine are more complex than frigates, the head of Ferguson Marine said "I am not trying to compare anything that we are building with building a frigate—the vessel is not as complex as a frigate".
Ferguson Marine shipyard in talks for major subcontract
Ferguson Marine is in negotiations for a significant subcontract, tipped to be more work on sections of new frigates, as part of its strategy to sustain and grow its workforce over the next two to three years.
