Steel cut for HMS Formidable – the Royal Navy’s third Type 31 frigate
At a ceremony held at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard today, work began on the third of the five ‘Inspiration’ class ships.More
Shipbuilding
Will Norway buy Type 26 frigates built in Britain?
In 2023, Norway concluded a thorough defence review and is restructuring its armed forces with increasing spending, spurred by the rising threat from their Russian neighbours. As part of this programme, in April 2024 it was announced they are seeking to procure at least 5 new frigates with help from allied nations. Here we consider the possible contenders.
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What’s happening at Harland and Wolff shipbuilders?
As a result of financial turmoil surrounding the company, on 16th September administrators were appointed to take over Harland and Wolff plc. Here we attempt to summarise the complex current situation and the potential impacts for a key future supplier to the Royal Navy.
HMS Cardiff joins HMS Glasgow in dry dock fitting out at Scotstoun
The Type 26 frigate programme achieved another milestone last week with two ships now in the fitting out phase. HMS Cardiff joined the first class, HMS Glasgow in dry dock at Scotstoun.
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Second Type 26 Frigate, HMS Cardiff leaves Govan and taken down the Clyde to be floated off
HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 City Class frigates being constructed by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy has left the shipyard at Govan and will be lowered into the water in the next few days.
Royal Navy outlines Multi Role Support Ship requirements
The RN has begun pre-procurement engagement with industry for the MRSS project and has offered some initial insights into its requirements. Here we look at the outline specification and the significant challenges that must be overcome to deliver these ships.
The Royal Navy wants three new-build mine hunting motherships
It has emerged that the RN plans to acquire up to three ‘survivable, non-complex warships’ designed from the outset to be motherships for autonomous mine-hunting boats.
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Harland and Wolff – the revival of a UK shipbuilder
Harland and Wolff has the potential to become increasingly pivotal to the future of the Royal Navy with its extensive facilities and its key role in the construction of the Fleet Solid Support Ships. Here we look at how the company is reviving shipbuilding against the odds.
Royal Navy’s Multi Role Support Ship programme to go ahead
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the MRSS programme has been approved and the RN will receive up to 6 amphibious vessels.
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