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Work is continuing on the new Type 31 ships for the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Venturer in the Babcock dry dock.

Rollout of new ship delayed 'for a whole bunch of reasons'

A Titchfield defence firm is planning to convert the former ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran near Fife into a weapons factory.

Defence firm submits plans to convert chemical plant into factory

Doubts have been cast over when the Type 31 frigates will enter the Royal Navy fleet. Pictured: HMS Venturer in the Babcock dry dock.

'Inflationary pressures' hitting Type 31 ships amid delay fears

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Royal Marines Commandos aboard U-Boat off the North coast of Scotland during Strike Warrior 26.

'Largest test in 15 years' for Royal Marines as they ride German sub

Mphasis announced it will extend its work with Social Security Scotland

Ad Feature Mphasis strengthens partnership with Social Security Scotland

PS Waverley is celebrating her 80th anniversary by sailing under Tower Bridge in London.

'Remarkable' PS Waverley celebrates 80th anniversary

XV Excalibur, a robot submarine used by the Royal Navy, has fired a torpedo for the first time during a landmark trial.

Huge Royal Navy 'robot submarine' fires torpedo at target

The deadline to save HMS Ambuscade, now known as PNS Tariq, from being blown up has not be extended. Pictured: Pakistan sailors aboard PNS Tariq arrange souvenirs on board the vessel at the Colombo port, 15 November 2004, during an official port call on Sri Lanka.

Deadline extension to save Falklands War taskforce ship rejected

Chancellor John Healey said military infrastructure projects will lead to a ‘new age of industrialisation’ in Britain. Pictured is HMNB Portsmouth.

'New age of industrialisation' promised due to Royal Navy projects

The naval base at Faslane on the Clyde hosts the UK's nuclear submarines which are armed with Trident missiles (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

No punishment for Iranian man who tried to get into Royal Navy base

HMS Queen Elizabeth alongside Glen Mallan before heading to Edinburgh.

Royal Navy and US forces to blow up retired warship

Sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Marine Band march through Edinburgh.

'Memorable day': HMS Queen Elizabeth sailors special parade - pictures

Petty Officer Jon Errington Paxton took his own life with a rifle aboard HMS Cattistock while the minehunter was docked in Portsmouth.

'Real-life hero' shot himself with rifle on Royal Navy ship, inquest

Work is continuing on the new Type 31 ships for the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Venturer in the Babcock dry dock.

Type 31 frigates 'taking shape' with Royal Navy ships 'coming to life'

Portsmouth-based HMS Mersey and HMS Severn shadow RFN Boikiy

Royal Navy spends 21 days in July tracking Russian ships in UK waters
The Royal Navy has warned that Russian ships are spending more and more time in UK waters
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From left - Charlotte Moore, Lucy Robinson, Joy Haizelden and Jade Atkin after winning gold in the Women's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Inset: Paul and Kelly Atkin
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Inset picture: Kelly Atkin

Gold medallist didn't let rare disorder stop basketball dream

From left - Charlotte Moore, Lucy Robinson, Joy Haizelden and Jade Atkin after winning gold in the Women's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Picture: James Fearn/Getty Images

Commonwealth Games gold glory for Portsmouth wheelchair basketballer Jade Atkin

Upgrades are due to be made at HMNB Portsmouth ahead of billions of pounds worth of investment.

'Upgraded facilities' set for key part of HMNB Portsmouth

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Tereasa and Dave Hawkins on their Can-Am Spyder and Can-Am Canyon bikes. They will be riding from Titchfield to Land's End and then John O'Groats on July 4, 2026

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Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

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Sophie's uncle to take on epic John O'Groats to Land's End Triathlon

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The impact on the taxpayer from Babcock’s £140m cost overrun has been revealed. Pictured: New Type 31 frigate HMS Active being rolled out of the giant Babcock International assembly hall in Rosyth, Scotland.

'Problematic': Impact of £140m Type 31 frigate cost rise revealed
Higher than expected costs were incurred during the rework process
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The estimated costs for the Royal Navy Type 31 frigate programme have increased.

'Higher than expected' rework expenses means £140m Type 31 cost rise

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Fantastic pictures capture RN Parachute team landing on carrier

Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth on April 24, bound for sea trials. She will soon be taking part in Operation Firecrest.

HMS Prince of Wales reaches next stage ahead of Arctic op

HMS Queen Elizabeth looks glorious as she returns to Portsmouth after major revamp on Monday 27th April 2026
Pictured: People at the Round Tower watching as she comes in

Glorious sunshine greets HMS Queen Elizabeth as she returns home

HMS Queen Elizabeth passes under the Forth Bridge heading out to sea after leaving Rosyth, Fife, following an extended maintenance period.
Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

HMS Queen Elizabeth finally heads home to Portsmouth - in pictures

Type 26 build slots have been ceded to Norway amid concerns over the size of the fleet. Pictured: Type 26 warship HMS Glasgow.

Build slots for new Royal Navy Type 26 frigates passed to Norway

HMS Queen Elizabeth passes under the Forth Bridge heading out to sea after leaving Rosyth, The Royal Navy aircraft carrier is back on the water after months on the side-lines.

HMS Queen Elizabeth sails under Forth Bridge gearing up for trials

HMS Queen Elizabeth has left the Rosyth dry dock after several months on the side-lines. She is current at anchor near the Fort bridges in Scotland.

'Awe-inspiring' HMS Queen Elizabeth back at sea after leaving dry dock

The new Royal Navy Type 31 frigate HMS Active was taken to the water for the first time. She will be based in Portsmouth once she's commissioned into the fleet.

'Formidable defender' HMS Active takes to the water for the first time

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The Royal Navy operational fleet is shrinking, with less vessels being available for deployment. HMS Queen Elizabeth at the Rosyth dry dock completing her maintenance period. Reports have emerged that the work is “several months behind schedule”.

Clock ticking for HMS Queen Elizabeth repairs amid claims it's delayed

From L: Minister for defence readiness and industry, Luke Pollard, and First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins. Both praised the current programme to build new Type 31 frigates.

'Real momentum' to restore Navy - First Sea Lord hails milestones

New Type 31 frigate HMS Active being rolled out of the Babcock International assembly hall in Rosyth, Scotland. She will soon be part of the Royal Navy fleet and based in Portsmouth.

'Adaptable' new Type 31 ships take step closer to being built

The government and Babcock International are implementing measures to hasten the procurement of the new Type 31 frigates.

'Substantial' measures so new Type 31 frigates are built on time

The naming ceremony for HMS Glasgow, at the BAE Systems shipyard in Scotstoun, Glasgow, where the Princess of Wales, Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, gave her blessing to the Royal Navy's newest warship last month

"Unacceptable weakening" of Royal Navy addressed amid Type 26 concern

Discussions are ongoing as to whether to offer in-build frigates bound for the Royal Navy to Norway. The first of the four engines aboard the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow has been turned on for the first time, as the ship edges closer to joining the Royal Navy fleet.

"World class" new in-build Royal Navy ships could be passed to Norway

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Amanda Martin MP at Artful Dodgers Boxing Club in Cosham supporting their gloves not blades campaign.

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The first steel being cut for RFA Resurgent.

MP insists steel shortage will have "low" impact on building new ship

New Fleet Solid Support ships are starting to be built, with the first steel cut for RFA Resurgent. Major delays could hit the programme due to problems at a Scottish steel mill.

"Terrible error of judgment" to hit construction of RFA Resurgent

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New pilot and tug boats are being constructed for Portsmouth Naval Base, with the new vessels being used to conduct maritime services for the Royal Navy.

Contract to built tug boats for Royal Navy criticised

The first of the four engines aboard the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow has been turned on for the first time, as the ship edges closer to joining the Royal Navy fleet.

"Beating heart" of new Type 26 frigate fired up for the first time

Pictured here: RFA Stirling Castle and RNMB Apollo. RFA Stirling Castle, a mine-hunting mothership, proved her ability to work with autonomous and un-crewed boats during a series of trials in Portland.

Minehunting ship RNMB Apollo to enter fleet amid "critical updates"

Apprentice Joolz Hunter and Babcock CEO Sir Nick Hine with the commemorative coin to be placed under HMS Formidable's keel

"Significant milestone" for future Portsmouth ship amid build push

Defence Secretary John Healey delivering a speech on how the UK's defence industry is delivering growth and national renewal across the UK, at No 9 Downing Street on November 19, 2025. he confirmed that the Russian spy ship Yantar was spotted loitering near UK waters.

Russian spy ship Yantar loitering and firing lasers at aircraft

Pippa Sproul training with Southern Vipers

Scotland international Pippa Sproul signs rookie contract with Hampshire

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