SACEUR praises Blount as NATO deputy prepares to step down
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe has paid tribute to Admiral Sir Keith Blount as he prepares to leave his post as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe in March.
SNP defence stance out of step with Europe former MP argues
A former SNP defence spokesperson has argued that the approach to defence and security in Scotland is increasingly misaligned with the realities of European security, calling for a more serious engagement with defence policy within devolved politics.
New commander takes charge at NATO maritime HQ
Royal Navy Vice Admiral Robert Pedre CB assumed command from Royal Navy Vice Admiral Sir Mike Utley KCB OBE.
UK defence firm Babcock issue trading update
Babcock has reported a strong third quarter performance, with the defence engineering group saying UK programmes and sustained delivery across its core activities have reinforced confidence in meeting full-year expectations.
Russia and China step up joint Arctic patrols NATO warns
Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus Grynkewich said the pattern of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in the region had intensified over recent years.
Navantia upgrades Arnish yard as investment continues
Navantia UK has confirmed visible progress at its Arnish facility in the Western Isles, with new welfare and office buildings now delivered as part of its wider GBP 115 million UK investment programme.
US destroyer tests weapons in disputed South China Sea
The United States Navy has released imagery showing the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy conducting a live-fire exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.
Babcock chief to step down after driving huge turnaround
Babcock International has confirmed that chief executive David Lockwood will retire by the end of the year, bringing to a close a five-year turnaround that has reshaped the defence engineering group and driven a sharp recovery in its financial performance.
MV Isle of Islay sails on homecoming voyage to Scotland
The MV Isle of Islay has begun her maiden voyage from the Cemre shipyard in Turkey, setting sail for Scotland following her official handover.
Report urges reforms to unlock SME role in UK defence
A new report by Babcock and the University of Exeter shows that small and medium sized enterprises could play a significantly larger role in strengthening UK defence resilience, but warns that structural barriers continue to limit their participation.
