MOD releases nuclear safety data for Scottish sub base
The Ministry of Defence said "there has been no unsafe radioactive material released into the environment of Loch Long at any stage".
Royal Navy assessing options to replace patrol vessels
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy is reviewing options for replacing its Batch 1 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), which are due to retire in 2028.
Type 26 frigates and AI to anchor British anti-sub network
The Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates will form the core of Atlantic Bastion, the United Kingdom’s emerging anti-submarine warfare framework in the North Atlantic.
Scottish Government pressed on Chinese bids for new ferries
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has questioned whether the Scottish Government will instruct CMAL to disregard any bids from Chinese shipyards.
Sweeney: Scottish ferry rules deter local shipyard bids
Paul Sweeney says Scotland’s ferry tender rules and lack of industrial support make it pointless for UK shipyards to bid against heavily subsidised foreign rivals.
UK begins planning post-Dreadnought nuclear submarines
The UK Government has begun work to define the future of its nuclear deterrent after the Dreadnought class, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
UK considers commercial ships to augment Fleet Solid Support
The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the use of commercial vessels to supplement the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support capability in non-contested environments.
Progress continues in HMS Swiftsure dismantling
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that dismantling work on the decommissioned Royal Navy submarine HMS Swiftsure is continuing to make progress at Rosyth, with nearly 550 tonnes of conventional waste now removed and recycled.
UK developing shipbuilding action plan
The government now plans to publish a dedicated shipbuilding and maritime technology action plan.
Progress on Type 45 Destroyer power upgrades
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed continued progress on the Power Improvement Project for the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers.
