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.
Brazil reportedly begins negotiations to acquire HMS Bulwark
The Brazilian Navy has reportedly entered discussions to acquire HMS Bulwark, an Albion-class landing platform dock (LPD) from the British Royal Navy, according to reports from Poder Naval.
MOD reconfirms potentially ‘up to six’ new assault ships
The reaffirmation of "up to six" ships highlights that, for now at least, there is potential for all six to be ordered and built.
Spanish state-owned Navantia to acquire British shipyards
Navantia UK has announced it is in discussions 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.
Update on project to build new nuclear submarines
HMS Dreadnought, the first of the next-generation strategic deterrent submarines, reached a key milestone with the completion of its largest structural segment, referred to as a "mega unit."
UK aircraft carrier to sail to Arctic for top secret mission
Britain's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will sail soon for the Arctic Circle to support a secret multinational mission at the North Pole, the UK Defence Journal has learned.
Progress on British submarine projects detailed
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has released its Annual Report and Accounts for the 2023–24 financial year, marking its sixth report since the agency's establishment in 2018.
Stunning images show HMS Iron Duke ‘Replenishment at Sea’
HMS Iron Duke has shared breathtaking images of its Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operation with the Norwegian vessel HNoMS Maud, showcasing the skill and precision required for such manoeuvres.
