World’s most powerful warship currently off British coast
The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea with its strike group.
Doogan warns shipbuilding held back by lack of fair finance
At the Scottish Affairs Committee, Dave Doogan MP pressed concerns that UK shipyards are disadvantaged by foreign state subsidies and a lack of joined-up planning at home.
Ferguson Marine turns to defence work to fill gaps
The boss of the Scottish Government owned Ferguson Marine shipyard has told MPs that the Port Glasgow yard is increasingly dependent on subcontracted defence work from BAE Systems.
Ferguson yard boss warns of staff losses amid gap in work
The head of Ferguson Marine has warned MPs that the lack of ferry orders is forcing the Port Glasgow yard to shed workers and risks undermining its future stability.
Labour MPs accuse Reform UK of shipbuilding ‘betrayal’
The row comes at a time when shipbuilding is increasingly central to UK industrial policy.
Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country?
Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country? The question comes up often, usually with a note of scepticism.
Britain demands NATO must contest Russia in every domain
Britain’s top military officer has called for NATO to confront Russia across every front, warning that deterrence depends on showing strength in all areas of competition, from nuclear forces to economic pressure.
British warship ‘opens fire’ with gun
The Royal Navy’s Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel HMS Trent has carried out her first 30mm gunnery firing in a year and a half, according to an update from the ship’s crew.
NATO mine countermeasures group calls in at Stavanger
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1), currently led by the Latvian Navy ship Virsaitis, visited Stavanger, Norway this week.
Raytheon wins $258 million SM-2 missile contract
The SM-2 Block IIICU variant incorporates several upgrades and will provide the U.S. Navy with a more capable and versatile missile.
