UK looking at impact of US tariffs on shipbuilding
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is assessing the potential impact of US steel tariffs on UK military shipbuilding.
New support ships redesignated as Multi-Role Strike Ships
The Multi-Role Strike Ships will now be Royal Navy crewed warships with a combat system, self-defence and offensive capabilities. The amended name, say the Government, "better reflects the platform’s function".
Keel laid for UK’s next-generation nuclear missile submarine
The UK has taken a major step in the renewal of its nuclear deterrent with the ceremonial keel-laying of HMS Dreadnought, the first of four next-generation ballistic missile submarines, at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
Aussie submariners qualify as Royal Navy nuclear engineers
In a major milestone for the AUKUS partnership, the first cohort of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) submariners has successfully qualified to serve aboard the Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarines as nuclear engineers
Tories press Govt on defence amid Barrow spending plans
Amid a visit to Barrow, the PM hails defence investment & lays the keel for a Dreadnought-class sub—but the Tories warn Labour has “wasted months stalling” on defence spending & must act fast.
Ferguson Marine appoints ex-Babcock frigate head as new CEO
Graeme Thomson, who previously oversaw the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate programme at Babcock, will assume his new role on 1 May 2025, taking over from interim CEO John Petticrew.
Sweeney stands up for Scottish shipbuilders, offers solution
Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has criticised the Scottish Government’s procurement strategy, arguing that its failure to integrate social value has directly contributed to Scotland losing out on shipbuilding contracts.
British forces shadow Russian warships near UK
The Royal Navy and RAF have conducted a multi-day operation shadowing a Russian task group returning from Syria through the English Channel and North Sea, marking the third such operation in six weeks.
UK military shipbuilding steel sources revealed
The UK’s military shipbuilding sector continues to rely on a mix of domestic and European steel, according to new data released by the Ministry of Defence.
Royal Marines carry out ‘raids’ in the Arctic
Royal Marines have carried out commando raids in the Arctic Circle as part of Exercise Joint Viking, a major NATO operation designed to enhance interoperability and deter aggression on the alliance’s northern flank.
