The Royal Navy could see its destroyer and frigate fleet grow from 14 to 25 vessels, marking the most significant expansion of Britain’s surface escort force in a generation.

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UK Defence Secretary blasts SNP as “not a serious government” over refusal to fund critical Glasgow welding centre for Royal Navy shipbuilding.

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Britain’s Atlantic drone patrol fleet is moving ahead — new MOD notice confirms procurement plans for autonomous sub-hunting vessels under Project CABOT.

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The Ministry of Defence has indicated plans to procure a deep-water Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system for military salvage operations, with an estimated contract value of £16.5 million including VAT.

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SNP “hostility” to defence jobs slammed by Labour MP Graeme Downie: “Skilled working-class Scots are losing out because of out-of-date dogma”

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The USS Nimitz is back in the South China Sea — ignoring Beijing’s warnings and upholding freedom of navigation. As China ramps up its claims, America responds with a clear message: the seas are free, and they will keep them that way. #USNavy #Nimitz

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Barrow-in-Furness briefly came to a halt last week as a large module for the Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought-class submarine was transported through the town.

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The dramatic interdiction followed a 24-hour shadowing operation through the Arabian Sea, culminating in a rapid assault by sea and air.

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Elbit has secured a series of naval defence contracts worth approximately $330 million from international customers, including NATO member states, as the Israeli firm strengthens its position in the maritime sector.

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The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using defence investment as a tool for economic development across the nations and regions of the UK, including the west of Scotland.

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