Report highlights growing importance of defence in Arctic

The Scottish Affairs Committee calls on the UK Government to re-assess its defence presence in Scotland in the face of new threats in the North Atlantic and High North region, as it publishes the third report of its inquiry into Defence in Scotland.

Industry pushes for action on Shipbuilding Strategy

UK maritime sector and shipbuilding industry representatives have urged the government to act on eight recommendations designed to advance the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Princess Royal visits assault ship HMS Albion in Scotland

HMS Albion proudly hosted a special visitor during its recent stop in Scotland.

UK nuclear warhead project maintaining ‘steady pace’

The AURORA project is aimed at enhancing the manufacturing capability for the plutonium component of the UK's nuclear warheads.

Timelapse shows the construction of a frigate in Glasgow

Through the marvels of drone technology and determined documentation, a timelapse video many years in the making offers the chance to watch HMS Glasgow go from disjointed hull sections to a floating frigate.

HMS Prince of Wales returns to sea

After nine months undergoing engineering repairs and receiving significant capability enhancements to support her future tasking, aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales moved out of dry dock at Rosyth and into the River Forth.

HMS Prince of Wales heading back to sea this week

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is set to sail from Rosyth Dockyard this week following a long period of repairs, quelling rumours of the ship being scrapped for spare parts.

Reports suggest RAF could aid Orkney ferry crisis

Reports have emerged suggesting the Royal Air Force could be called in to airlift supplies to Orkney.

HMS Albion enhances helicopter capabilities

Both QinetiQ and 846 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) have been rigorously testing to increase the capabilities of the Merlin helicopters utilised by the Royal Marines.

Assault ship HMS Albion visits Scotland

HMS Albion has arrived in Glenmallan, Scotland for a logistics stop and will soon be joined by sponsor Princess Anne for a Royal Visit on the 20th of July.

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