Defence Secretary underlines Britain and Italy’s close defence partnership on NATO and EU operations. The Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, in partnership with his counterpart Roberta Pinotti, has said Britain was a key ally of Italy and would not be stepping back from European defence and security commitments following the results ...
On a visit to shipbuilding company, MacTaggart Scott, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the Scottish defence industry and reaffirmed its importance to UK defence. Hot on the heels of the news that Scotland will be home to all submariners and submarines at HMNB Clyde, the Defence Secretary’s visit is part ...
Earlier this week, HM Treasury approved the construction of a new submarine school, based at HMNB Clyde. The school will provide academic and technical training for those entering Royal Navy submarine service, providing an important step in submariners’ careers. The £4M school is being constructed as part of a £1.3BN investment plan ...
The multi million pound upgrade to HMS Albion has reached a major milestone, with her crew moving back on board for the first time in almost six years. The Royal Navy’s amphibious command ship has been officially handed over from Babcock and the 350 Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines have ...