MARITIME
UK Defence operations will be bolstered by a new £476M contract with Foreland Shipping Limited (FSL), ensuring the seamless transport of essential military supplies and sustaining 150 skilled UK jobs. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a seven-year strategic sealift contract to UK-based FSL, reinforcing the nation’s ability to meet ...
1,000 jobs saved across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Devon as Navantia UK agrees to acquire Harland & Wolff’s four shipyards. In a landmark commercial deal, Navantia UK has agreed to purchase all four Harland & Wolff shipyards, securing the future of UK shipbuilding and safeguarding 1,000 skilled jobs across the nation. ...
World-leading advanced autonomous mine hunting capabilities for the Royal Navy have moved a step closer after a prototype uncrewed boat was successfully deployed and trialled for the first time. The Apollo Maritime Mine Counter Measure (MMCM) is a small boat-sized autonomous vessel which can be deployed from a larger ship to ...
Construction has begun on HMS Sheffield – a new warfare ship for the Royal Navy, and will be one of the world’s most advanced warships. Nearly 2,000 jobs and apprenticeships will be supported through the production of Type 26 frigates, providing valuable employment opportunities for skilled workers and apprentices in Scotland. ...
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