Ferguson shipyard invited to tender to build new ferries
Ferguson Marine, based in the Port Glasgow, has been selected as one of six shipyards invited to tender for the construction of seven new electric ferries, which will serve the Clyde and Hebrides network.
Jets launch in rapid succession from British carrier
Footage shows four F-35B Lightning jets from 809 Naval Air Squadron launching in rapid succession from HMS Prince of Wales.
American supercarrier launches fighters off British coast
An American carrier strike group, led by the USS Harry S. Truman, is currently conducting routine flight operations off the British coast in the North Sea.
British troops come ashore in Albania
The Hartland Point, a 13,500-tonne roll-on/roll-off vessel, carried equipment from the UK to Albania.
HMS Bulwark operational future still uncertain under new Gov
The operational future of HMS Bulwark remains uncertain as the new government continues the previous administration's approach of keeping the assault ship in extended readiness, only to be deployed "if required".
Fleet Solid Support Ship build ‘on track’ to start next year
Production of the first FSS ship is expected to begin in 2025 and to enter service by 2031.
Three aircraft carriers now in waters around Britain
Both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales plus the USS Harry S. Truman are in waters around the UK today.
New ships still to be built in Belfast under ‘current plans’
In response to a question from Graeme Downie MP on the Fleet Solid Support ships, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that on current plans, the ships will still be constructed across multiple locations, centred on Belfast.
Fleet Solid Support Ship passes ‘Preliminary Design Review’
The Fleet Solid Support Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed the 'Preliminary Design Review', which marks the first major milestone in the programme.
Progress on new frigate HMS Venturer at Rosyth
The Type 31 Frigate programme is creating substantial employment opportunities in Scotland.
