The Ministry of Defence has pledged to enhance transparency around nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde, following direct concerns raised by SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan MP.

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Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and handling systems for the first three ships in Canada’s River-class destroyer programme.

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Navantia UK has launched 55 new apprenticeships in Belfast and Appledore as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) shipbuilding programme, which will provide logistical support to the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group.

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General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has formally taken command of the Royal Navy as First Sea Lord, following a ceremony aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.

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Rolls-Royce has announced that its MT30 marine gas turbines will power the Republic of Korea Navy’s next generation of Ulsan-class frigates.

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The U.S. Navy has relieved Rear Admiral Kevin Smith of his role following a substantiated complaint investigated by the Office of the Naval Inspector General.

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We spoke to Sir Nick Hine — Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive and former Second Sea Lord — at Rosyth as HMS Venturer rolled out. As well as updating the UK Defence Journal on the progress of the Type 31 programme, he also outlined Babcock’s ambition for the yard’s future and why this ship signals something much bigger.

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We spoke to Sir Nick Hine — Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive and former Second Sea Lord — at Rosyth as HMS Venturer rolled out. As well as updating the UK Defence Journal on the progress of the Type 31 programme, he also outlined Babcock’s ambition for the yard’s future and why this ship signals something much bigger.

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We spoke to Sir Nick Hine — Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive and former Second Sea Lord — at Rosyth as HMS Venturer rolled out. As well as updating the UK Defence Journal on the progress of the Type 31 programme, he also outlined Babcock’s ambition for the yard’s future and why this ship signals something much bigger.

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As HMS Venturer rolled out of the build hall at Rosyth today, the first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates, Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive Sir Nick Hine made clear that this milestone isn’t the end of the journey. It is just the beginning of a much larger ambition.

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