Navantia UK CEO sets out strategy after Belfast takeover
Navantia UK’s new chief executive, Donato Martinez, spoke to the UK Defence Journal and others about strategy following the firm's acquisition of Harland & Wolff’s Belfast yard and the award of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) contract.
Babcock highlights Rosyth capacity for more shipbuilding
John Howie, Babcock’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, told the UK Defence Journal the company has already secured planning consent for the next stage of Rosyth’s development.
BAE Systems and Thales deepen submarine sonar partnership
At #DSEI2025 in London, BAE Systems and Thales announced a new stage in their collaboration on Royal Navy submarine sonar, signing a Memorandum of Understanding that places Thales at the heart of the future enterprise.
Babcock plots growth as an international defence business
John Howie, Babcock International’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, sat down with George Allison at #DSEI2025 to talk about the company’s future direction and global ambitions.
MOD details Naval Support Integrated Global Network
Ben Obese-Jecty MP pressed the Ministry of Defence on progress across the Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme, covering support for ships, submarines, and naval bases.
Minister: No need to base Type 26 frigates in Scotland
SNP MP Dave Doogan questioned the Government on whether any of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates, now also ordered by Norway, would be stationed in Scotland.
Pollard warns UK must speed up procurement
Luke Pollard used his first major speech as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry at DSEI 2025 to set out a clear challenge to both the Ministry of Defence and industry.
Royal Navy to launch jet-powered carrier drone next year
First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins set out an ambitious vision for the future of carrier aviation, pledging that uncrewed aircraft will soon sit alongside traditional jets in the Royal Navy’s strike groups.
First Sea Lord sets course for a war ready Royal Navy
"My mission is to move the Royal Navy to warfighting readiness over the next four years. This is essential if we are to strengthen deterrence and preventing conflict in this new era of threat."
Downie urges acceleration of new Destroyer in face of Russian aggression
Graeme Downie MP pressed the Government to accelerate the UK’s future air defence capabilities following what he described as a “clear escalation” by Russia.
