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.
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.
