In an exclusive interview, the new chief of Ferguson Marine told us that the yard’s new direction involves deepening its defence partnerships, targeting a defined commercial segment under 100 metres, and upgrading its systems so it can secure steadier work.

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Inverclyde’s long-dormant ship repair complex at Inchgreen is set for a major revival after the UK Government confirmed £20 million in fresh funding, a move local leaders say could finally anchor new defence and maritime jobs on the Clyde.

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Poland has selected Sweden’s A26 design as its preferred option to replace its ageing Kilo-class submarine.

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Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie used Commons questions this morning to deliver remarks on nuclear work at Rosyth, accusing SNP figures of circulating misleading claims that risk undermining skilled job opportunities in his constituency.

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Exclusive – We spoke with Ferguson Marine’s new CEO Graeme Thomson about the direction he wants to take the yard and the work underway to build long term capability. Part one of our three part series is now out.

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The US Navy has formally cancelled the bulk of its Constellation-class frigate programme, ending plans for a 20-ship fleet and confirming that only the first two vessels already under construction will be completed.

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The Royal Navy has carried out two interceptions in as many weeks after Russian vessels entered UK waters, including an intelligence-gathering ship whose crew shone lasers at RAF pilots and caused GPS disruption to ships in the area, according to a Royal Navy update. Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset spent eight days tracking the Russian […]

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Royal Navy specialists have completed a two-week exercise in Scotland with French and Norwegian counterparts to prove that NATO’s submarine rescue system is ready.

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NATO has broadened its work on the protection of critical undersea infrastructure following a two day meeting of its Critical Undersea Infrastructure Network in Rome.

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British and Italian carrier air and sea power converged over the Mediterranean as Italian and UK F-35B jets, joined by Italian Navy AV-8B Harriers, flew in formation over HMS Prince of Wales and Italy’s flagship Cavour.

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