Image shows first hull in new Glasgow frigate factory
Imagery shows the first section of a ship, the third of eight Type 26 Frigates HMS Belfast, in the new Janet Harvey Hall at the BAE Systems Maritime shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, for the first time.
Over 10,000 British personnel deployed overseas on Christmas
This Christmas, around 10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel are deployed overseas, sacrificing time with loved ones to safeguard national and international security.
New Glasgow shipbuilding hall receives first ship block
The BAE Systems yard in Glasgow has reached a new milestone with its new 'frigate factory'—officially named the Janet Harvey Hall—now hosting its first ship block, belonging to HMS Belfast.
Everybody expects the Spanish acquisition of shipyard
Spanish firm Navantia is set to acquire Harland & Wolff, the British shipbuilding company, in a deal that could safeguard over 1,000 jobs and integrate four sites into Navantia's operations.
British warships return home for Christmas period
HMS Portland and HMS Iron Duke have returned to their respective home ports of Devonport and Portsmouth, marking the end of a demanding year of operations.
UK reaffirms commitment to protect undersea infrastructure
"Any deliberate attack on UK infrastructure would be met with an appropriate response", said Lord Coaker, Minister of State for Defence.
Scot Gov briefs ministers on value of UK defence contracts
An internal email seen by the UK Defence Journal reveals Scottish ministers were briefed on the Type 26 programme as a 'significant economic driver' supporting 1,700 jobs in Glasgow—highlighting the importance of UK Government contracts to the economy.
Scot Gov resumes attendance at shipbuilding events
The Scottish Government has taken steps to address criticisms of its previous absences from key shipbuilding milestones, resuming ministerial attendance at high-profile shipbuilding events.
RFA tanker availability sufficient for now, set to improve
Despite the immediate challenges of only one tanker being available, we understand that plans are already in place to bring additional tankers online in the New Year as and when required.
HMS Albion and Bulwark crews reassigned
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that all remaining crew members from HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark have been reassigned following the decommissioning of the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships.
