MOD pledges safety reports after MP Faslane concerns
The Ministry of Defence has pledged to enhance transparency around nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde, following direct concerns raised by SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan MP.
Rolls Royce picked for Canadian warship power systems
Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and handling systems for the first three ships in Canada's River-class destroyer programme.
Apprentice boost for Fleet Solid Support ship programme
Navantia UK has launched 55 new apprenticeships in Belfast and Appledore as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) shipbuilding programme, which will provide logistical support to the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins becomes First Sea Lord
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has formally taken command of the Royal Navy as First Sea Lord, following a ceremony aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.
British engines to power South Korean warships
Rolls-Royce has announced that its MT30 marine gas turbines will power the Republic of Korea Navy’s next generation of Ulsan-class frigates.
U.S. Navy fires senior Admiral citing ‘loss of confidence’
The U.S. Navy has relieved Rear Admiral Kevin Smith of his role following a substantiated complaint investigated by the Office of the Naval Inspector General.
A chat about the Type 31 Frigate with Sir Nick Hine
We spoke to Sir Nick Hine — Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive and former Second Sea Lord — at Rosyth as HMS Venturer rolled out. As well as updating the UK Defence Journal on the progress of the Type 31 programme, he also outlined Babcock’s ambition for the yard’s future and why this ship signals something much bigger.
Babcock Chief: ‘I want to sell 31 Type 31s by 2031’
As HMS Venturer rolled out of the build hall at Rosyth today, the first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates, Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive Sir Nick Hine made clear that this milestone isn’t the end of the journey. It is just the beginning of a much larger ambition.
First Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer rolls out at Rosyth
The Royal Navy’s first-in-class Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, has officially rolled out from the build hall at Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard.
Raytheon delivers 250th RAM launcher to US Navy
Raytheon has delivered its 250th Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) MK49 launcher to the US Navy.
