Defence giant about to start work on new warship in Glasgow
BAE Systems has said preparations are well underway to begin construction of the sixth Type 26 frigate for the Royal Navy, HMS Newcastle.
BAE Systems reports record sales and GBP 83.6bn order backlog
BAE Systems has reported another year of strong growth, with record sales and a rising order backlog as the company says it is well positioned to benefit from increased defence spending.
Ferguson Marine appoints Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair
Ferguson Marine has appointed shipbuilding veteran Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair of its Board, following a period serving as Interim Chair, the company stated.
MPs warned Russia is way ahead in undersea warfare
Witnesses told MPs that the Russian submarine force and deep-sea directorate GUGI give Moscow a major advantage in undersea operations, with the UK described as being on the frontline due to its concentration of data cables and energy infrastructure.
UK should have more submarines, MPs told
The UK should consider significantly expanding its submarine force as undersea threats proliferate and the barriers to entry for hostile actors continue to fall, witnesses told MPs.
Scottish Secretary to pursue shipbuilding deals in Indo-Pacific
The UK Government has announced that Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander will travel to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore on a week-long trade and defence mission.
UK to send carrier north in show of force against Russia
The UK will deploy a Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation Firecrest, aimed at deterring Russia and protecting critical undersea infrastructure.
Britain set to deploy aircraft carrier strike group
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North regions later this year, with HMS Prince of Wales set to lead the deployment. #MSC2026
Royal Marines fire mortars in Arctic Norway training
Royal Marines have carried out live mortar firing drills in northern Norway as part of preparations for a major NATO exercise and an expanded UK role in Arctic security.
EU official warns Russian shadow fleet threatens Europe
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the EU's top diplomatic official Belén Martinez Carbonell warned that Russia's shadow fleet is now one of the most direct maritime security threats facing Europe. #MSC2026
