The naming of HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems’ Clyde shipyard has underscored Scotland’s central role in UK defence manufacturing, with Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray calling the country the “beating heart of military shipbuilding.”

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MS Trent has departed Malta following a significant maintenance and upgrade period, marking her return to the fleet for the first time since last year’s deployment to the Caribbean.

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“The USS Harry S. Truman launched the largest carrier airstrike in the history of the world — 125,000 pounds — from a single aircraft carrier into Somalia.”

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A group of NATO warships has arrived in Glasgow following the conclusion of Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, NATO’s largest live-fire integrated air and missile defence exercise.

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The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input to replace the Royal Navy’s ageing secondary radar systems aboard Astute- and Vanguard-class submarines, following persistent reliability concerns with the current solution.

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The Commando Insertion Craft is intended to provide the Royal Marines with a fast, low-signature platform capable of delivering small teams from ships at distance.

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Recently, George Allison spoke to Navantia UK and DE&S about the Fleet Solid Support programme—its progress, investment, and how it aims to revitalise UK shipbuilding and restore sovereign capability.

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The first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates, HMS Glasgow, has been formally named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales at a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard.

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HMS Glasgow, the lead ship of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates, has reached another key milestone with the fitting of the barrel on its 5-inch (127mm) Mk 45 Mod 4A naval gun.

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QinetiQ secures £1.54bn MOD deal to modernise test & evaluation, supporting 1,200 jobs and boosting UK defence readiness.

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