HMS Active, one of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates, being built by Babcock, has entered the water for the first time at Rosyth.

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The United States is deploying the USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to the Middle East in what has been described as an accelerated deployment tied to ongoing operations.

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NATO forces have conducted a major mine countermeasures exercise in the Baltic Sea, bringing together ships and specialist units from multiple Allied and partner nations to test readiness and interoperability, NATO stated.

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The Scottish Government has announced GBP 6 million in funding to support offshore wind and maritime infrastructure projects in the Inner Moray Firth and Stornoway, including investment in Navantia UK’s Arnish yard.

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Royal Navy personnel have been recognised for their operational photography and videography in the service’s annual Peregrine Awards, highlighting imagery captured during deployments and exercises worldwide.

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Labour MP Graeme Downie has welcomed UK Government funding to support a proposed ferry link between Rosyth and mainland Europe, after he pushed for the significant boost for the local economy.

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Scottish politician and former shipbuilder Paul Sweeney has criticised the decision to select a Chinese shipyard as preferred bidder for two new Northern Isles freight vessels, arguing it reflects deeper issues in procurement policy and industrial strategy.

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A new advanced manufacturing facility aimed at increasing production of U.S. Navy submarines has opened in Cherokee, Alabama, supported by a mix of government and private investment, the US Navy stated.

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Police Scotland said a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman have now been charged in connection with an alleged attempt to gain entry to Faslane, which took place on Thursday evening.

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The United Kingdom has requested US support, valued at up to USD 1 billion, for submarine combat systems, technical assistance and personnel as part of the AUKUS programme.

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