MARITIME
Billions of pounds will be pumped into the Scottish economy following Norway’s decision to select Glasgow-built warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousands of jobs in Scotland for years to come. The UK will supply Norway with Type 26 frigates in a historic deal worth £10 billion, cementing Scotland’s position ...
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a landmark agreement that will see the Royal Norwegian Navy acquire at least five Type 26 frigates from British shipbuilders, in a £10 billion programme that will bolster NATO’s northern defences and deliver significant economic benefit across the UK supply chain. The deal was ...
UK maritime innovator, ZeroUSV has deployed one of its uncrewed surface vessels (USV) to Troia, Portugal, joining NATO’s largest exercise for autonomous naval systems alongside more than 20 allied nations and global defence primes. The Plymouth-based firm has been competitively selected by the Royal Navy to send one of its 12metre “Oceanus12 class” ...
Navantia UK has begun fabrication of a transport barge at its Methil facility in Fife, Scotland. The barge is a strategic investment by the company to enable efficient delivery of its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)-awarded Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships contract for the Royal Navy. The Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, ...
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