Ministers ‘blindsided’ by offshore award of naval tug fleet
UK ministers were 'blindsided' by the offshore award of a 24-vessel naval support programme, Paul Sweeney MSP told us, after the procurement structure left them without direct oversight of the decision.
SNP MSP says ‘foolish’ planning sank Ferguson Marine bid
An SNP MSP has publicly criticised Ferguson Marine’s former management in the Scottish Parliament, saying foolish decisions in a previous business plan left the state-owned yard uncompetitive and led to a failed vessel tender.
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A Virginia-class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland for a routine port visit.
Half of Britain’s destroyer fleet now have power issue fixed
Three of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers have now completed the long-running Power Improvement Project (PIP) to resolve previous power generation problems.
Downie links Scotland’s future to skills and security
"The quiet networks of trust are the strongest parts of our infrastructure," he said, adding that a secure Scotland depends on renewing opportunity across both defence and civilian sectors.
Norway-UK Qinetiq drills spotlight NATO mission readiness
Newly released material from QinetiQ offers a clear window into how NATO forces have been sharpening their air and missile defences across the North Atlantic at a time of deepening military cooperation between Britain and Norway.
Large drone submarine joins British fleet
The Royal Navy has taken ownership of XV Excalibur, a 12-metre Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle described by the Ministry of Defence as the largest autonomous submarine ever trialled by the service.
Russian submarine tracked through British waters
The submarine Krasnodar, accompanied by the tug Altay, travelled on the surface from the North Sea, through the Strait of Dover and into the Channel despite severe weather.
Babcock notes progress in Sweden and Denmark frigate bids
At the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Maritime and Shipbuilding, Babcock signalled that the Danish and Swedish naval programmes it is competing in are approaching decisive phases.
UK goes ‘all in’ on AUKUS as nuke sub delivery phase begins
The UK, US and Australia have declared AUKUS "full steam ahead" after Washington completed its internal review, with all three governments shifting from planning to delivery of submarines and advanced tech.
