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Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, today gave her blessing to the Royal Navy's newest warship. Pictured is Her Royal Highness alongside the Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell.

"Pure-bred" new Royal Navy ship named by Princess of Wales

The government has confirmed when HMS Dreadnought is due to enter the Royal Navy fleet. Picture: A computer generated graphic of HMS Dreadnought, a new nuclear submarine being built for the Royal Navy.

New nuclear submarine HMS Dreadnought construction "remains on track"

New technology is allowing BAE Systems to produce more explosives for the UK.

New technology used by defence giant to ramp up explosives production

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed how many active Type 23 frigates there are in the fleet, alongside the deadlines for when Type 26s and 31 vessels will enter the fleet. Pictured: HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy frigate that was previously based in Portsmouth, sailing down Oslofjord.

How many active Type 23 frigates are there? MoD confirms replacements

Hull sections and jigs on route to Glasgow and BAE Systems for assembly, produced to be part of the Type 26 frigate HMS Birmingham.

Huge propulsion block and other parts built new Type 26 ships

The keel has been laid for HMS Dreadnought, one of four powerful ballistic missiles being constructed.

Powerful nuclear submarine HMS Dreadnought reaches major milestone

New Dreadnaught-class nuclear submarines are being built for the Royal Navy at a cost of £41bn, with a date being given as to when they'll enter the fleet. Pictured is a Vanguard-class submarine undergoing maintenance at HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane, north-west of Glasgow, Scotland.

Powerful new nuclear submarines being built and will enter fleet soon

A critical update has been made regarding the Type 26 shipbuilding programme, with BAE Systems publishing its full year accounts. The statistics also detail support for Royal Navy ships and Portsmouth.

Critical Type 26 shipbuilding update after delays hit project

The MoD has confirmed that the Type 26 frigate programme has been delayed. Pictured is a new Royal Navy Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff will be entering the water after leaving BAE Systems Govan shipyard.

Delays hit Type 26 shipbuilding project at cost of millions of pounds

The RAF has been hounded out of university careers jobs fairs, with one of the ministers branding the decision as an "absolutely disgraceful". Pictured: Lord Coaker and Lord Stirrup.

RAF hounded from university jobs fairs in "disgraceful" act

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth will both be fitted with new Combat Management Systems. Jobs will be generated in Portsmouth, with Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates and Type 26 frigates all be fitted with the new systems.

Futuristic combat systems to be installed on aircraft carriers

Apprenticeships in Portsmouth: Earn while you learn at BAE Systems. Find out how to apply for a place

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High-skilled engineering jobs are coming to Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the South of England, with BAE Systems investing £230m into new graduate and apprenticeship roles.

High-skilled engineering jobs coming to city in huge investment

Construction has started to build a new Type 26 frigate HMS Sheffield, with the shipbuilding programme supporting thousands of jobs in Scotland.

Landmark moment as construction begins to build HMS Sheffield

Herne - an Extra Large Autonomous Submarine Underwater Vehicle built by Portsmouth engineers - has been successfully tested on the South Coast of England.

Watch: Extra Large Autonomous Submarine that can sail by itself tested

A project to build innovative Type 83 destroyers, being put together by the Ministry of Defence, has taken a step forward. Pictured: Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond returning home to Portsmouth in 2024.

Mysterious Type 83 destroyer project takes step forward

Innovative Type 83 destroyers will soon be replacing current Royal Navy ships as the project takes a step forward.

Freddie Webb

Scenes from the successful test firing of the SPEAR 3 missile from a BAE Systems-operated Typhoon jet at Vidsel range in Sweden.

Long-range missile to be used by Navy pilots after test - pictures

The fire at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness shipyard in Cumbria on Wednesday morning.

Crucial update issued after fire erupts at nuclear submarine shipyard

The fire at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness shipyard in Cumbria on Wednesday morning.

Defence firm quiet on if shipyard blaze damaged nuclear submarines

HMS Dauntless leaving Portsmouth ahead of Exercise Strike Warrior, where she will join up with HMS Prince of Wales and other forces in the North Sea.

HMS Dauntless receives upgrades ahead of HMS Prince of Wales exercise

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

HMS Agamemnon, a new Royal Navy submarine, being launched from the BAE Systems dockyard in Barrow.

Striking new Royal Navy submarine sails for the first time

Defence Secretary John Healey said the partnership between the UK, USA and Australia will boost jobs, growth and prosperity. Pictured during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Government meeting announced to discuss building nuclear submarines

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reaffirmed that Type 45 destroyers will be fitted with Sea Viper Missiles, in an effort to enhance the Royal Navy.

MoD reaffirms plans to fit warships with ferocious missiles - when

HMS Cardiff being transported on a barge along the River Clyde, before slowly being lowered into the water.

Watch: New warship HMS Cardiff be transported on river

Havant MP Alan Mak at Army Expo 2024

Havant MP Alan Mak calls for more investment in our Armed Forces

Upgraded Sting Ray torpedoes will be fitted to Royal Navy warships after the MoD assigns a £60m contract to BAE Systems. Engineering jobs will be maintained in Portsmouth as a result.

Advanced upgraded torpedoes to be built for warships after £60m agreed

Sophisticated new torpedoes will be available to Royal Navy ships to combat submarines.

Freddie Webb

Finalists announced for prestigious Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024

HMS Cardiff, Type 26 frigate, sailing in the River Clyde in Scotland for the first time.

Sophisticated new Royal Navy ship sails for the first time

The Type 26 frigate shipbuilding programme is continuing at pace. Pictured is HMS Cardiff being moved onto a barge before being taken out to sea.

Crucial Type 26 shipbuilding update as programme continues at pace

A new Royal Navy Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff will be entering the water for the first time and will sail off the coast of Scotland. Pictured is the vessel leaving BAE Systems Govan shipyard.

New warship HMS Cardiff to enter the water for the first time

HMS Collingwood hosted the annual Junior Leaders’ Field Gun Competition on Friday, July 12, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (120724-1894)

Portsmouth apprentices win field gunners competition amid strong competition

BAE Systems has donated a total of £1m to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).

"Momentous": Defence giant's donations to Royal Navy charity reach £1m

Winston Churchill Centre at the British Normandy Memorial

BAE Systems' lineage can be traced back to the British war effort

Jack Chapman, 27, of Petersfield, was part of a team which built the principal beacon which is being used to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It will be lit at HMNB Portsmouth. Jack said it was amazing to build the beacon in honour of his grandfather. Picture: John Gasser

Engineer creates D-Day beacon honouring grandad who served in WWII

Sir Keir says goodbye to veteran Lieutenant Commander Len Chivers, 99. Sir Keir Starmer visits Portsmouth Historic Dockyard during Labour's general election campaignPicture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-066)

Portsmouth is an “essential part” of the UK’s defence strategy - Keir Starmer

The Red Arrows flay past over Southsea Common on June 5, 2019 for D-Day 75.

Prime Minister to lead the D-Day commemorations in the city

Portsmouth is no stranger to having beacons - including this one at Southsea Castle to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

City set to host the first of hundreds of D-Day beacons

Red Arrows to head to Solent for Armed Forces Day

Max Leonard, Portsmouth-based engineer, designed the principal beacon which will be lit during the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations. Picture: John Gasser

Stunning beacon created for D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations

John Healey and James Cartlidge have both discussed Type 83 destroyers in parliament. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/Getty Images

MoD hints when Type 83 destroyers will be launched to replace Type 45s

New Stamshaw youth club

New youth club at Stamshaw Adventure Playground is approved

HMS Diamond firing its Sea Viper missile to engage and shot down a drone over the Red Sea. The Royal Navy warship has shot down a suspected attack drone in the Red Sea, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said. Picture: MoD/Crown copyright/PA Wire.

MoD reveals when Type 45 destroyers will get missile upgrades

Pro Palestine protest outside Unicorn Gate of the Navy base on Thursday 29th of February 2024Picture: Habibur Rahman.

12 pictures of Pro-Palestine protestors demonstrating outside naval base

HMS Spey carrying out manoeuvres alongside a Philippines navy vessel BRP Valentin Diaz. It is the latest Royal Navy visit to the nation, as part of a southeast Asia diplomatic mission. They have previously visited Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Brunei. Picture: Royal Navy.

HMS Spey visits the Philippines and trains alongside forces

The forward section of Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff is rolled out from the SBOH at BAE Systems Shipyard in Govan, Scotland. Picture: John Linton 2023/BAE Systems/Royal Navy

Slippage in Type 26 frigate project could be "clawed back" - minister

The forward section of Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff is rolled out from the SBOH at BAE Systems Shipyard in Govan, Scotland. Picture: John Linton 2023/BAE Systems/Royal Navy

Advanced new Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff to enter water soon - when

HMS Dragon is nearing a return to the seas. The destroyer has been undergoing upgrades in Portsmouth since March 2022 but recently underwent successful engine tests.

HMS Dragon nears return to action after engine tests

Hundreds of children will have the opportunity to visit The D-Day Story museum for free due to a sponsorship programme announced by Portsmouth City Council.

Hundreds of children to visit The D-Day Story for free due to sponsors

HMS Glasgow, the first of the new Type 26 frigates, sailing on a submergible barge being towed down the Clyde on her way to Geln Mallan on Loch Long. Picture: John Devlin.

MoD reveals when Type 26 frigates will enter service

HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales alongside each other. Picture: Sarah Standing (060224-6529)

HMS Queen Elizabeth fault similar to sister ship bitter blow for navy

Protesters form a blockade outside BAE Systems in Govan near Glasgow, as part of the ongoing campaign against sending arms to Israel. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Pro-Palestine protesters blockading BAE factories

Pictured left to right: Joseph Morgan, Aamirah Patel, Scarlett Lowe BAE Systems Photograph by Christopher Ison ©.07544044177.chris@christopherison.com.www.christopherison.com Picture: Business Wire

BAE Systems to offer thousands of apprentices and graduate opportunities

Trade unionists and protesters form a blockade outside weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, in protest over the Israel-Gaza conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire to halt the killing of civilians in Palestine. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Defence giant has factory blockaded by pro-Palestine protestors

Alan Mak MP with exhibitors at his Jobs, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair

Havant MP brings together jobseekers and employers at Jobs, Apprenticeships and ...

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