The uncertain future of HMS Westminster
HMS Westminster, a Type 23 Frigate, appears all but officially scrapped.
The post The uncertain future of HMS Westminster first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
SEA
Britain ‘one of few’ able to deploy carriers globally
The Defence Committee recently heard evidence on the operational readiness and challenges of the British Armed Forces.
The post Britain ‘one of few’ able to deploy carriers globally first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Scottish shipbuilding work boosts BAE books
BAE Systems has shared an optimistic market update, underscoring its robust performance and strategic growth.
The post Scottish shipbuilding work boosts BAE books first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier arrives in Scotland
The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier is returning to Glenmallan in Scotland for a routine logistics visit.
The post Royal Navy aircraft carrier arrives in Scotland first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Clyde shipyard contractors balloted over strike action
The contractors are demanding to be paid the BAE Systems yard rate, or an additional £1 per hour on top of the current rates of pay.
The post Clyde shipyard contractors balloted over strike action first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
British and Amerian aircraft carriers sail together
The USS George Washington and French supply ship BRF Jacques Chevallier joined HMS Prince of Wales in the Atlantic recently.
The post British and Amerian aircraft carriers sail together first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Port Glasgow shipyard looking for more Type 26 Frigate work
Ferguson Marine is setting its sights on expanding its participation in the UK’s Type 26 Frigate programme.
The post Port Glasgow shipyard looking for more Type 26 Frigate work first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Tories and SNP both get Faslane job figures wrong
In a recent debate within the Scottish Parliament, members from both the Conservative Party and the Scottish National Party have mistakenly reported employment figures at Faslane.
The post Tories and SNP both get Faslane job figures wrong first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Former Scottish Labour leader spreads Trident misinformation
Richard Leonard MSP, the former leader of Scottish Labour, has incorrectly claimed that the UK needs American permission to launch its own nuclear weapons.
The post Former Scottish Labour leader spreads Trident misinformation first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Scottish Labour Leader visits Methil shipyard
Harland & Wolff recently welcomed Anas Sarwar MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party to its Methil site.
The post Scottish Labour Leader visits Methil shipyard first appeared on UK Defence Journal.