Bomb squad detonate historic mortar in rural Perthshire
Royal Navy bomb disposal crews raced to rural Perthshire this evening to deal with an explosive device found by a forestry team.
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UK’s Lightning fighter jets head to US for advanced military trials
British supersonic stealth jets are being taken by the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to conduct advanced trials with the US military.
READERS’ LETTERS: True cost of new frigates will be far higher
Madam, – While the decision to proceed with the UK Type 31 Frigate programme is to be welcomed, the way in which the Ministry of Defence is understating the cost of the selected Type 31 Frigate design needs to be challenged.
Naval flagship heads under the Forth bridges to start sea trials
HMS Prince of Wales has sailed under the three Forth bridges as she leaves Rosyth.
Babcock announced as preferred bidder for £1.3bn Royal Navy frigate contract
Engineering giant Babcock has been named the preferred bidder for the £1.3 billion contract to build a new fleet of Royal Navy frigates.
Submarine rescue system to be tested in Nato exercise
A rescue system that can evacuate submariners from a stricken vessel is setting off to take part in a Nato exercise.
Corridors named after city streets to help sailors feel at home
The dozens of corridors aboard the Royal Navy’s largest-ever warship have been named after the famous streets of Edinburgh and London to help their sailors feel at home.
Aircraft carrier to deploy to US to test British jets on flight deck
The Royal Navy’s £3 billion aircraft carrier is to set sail for the US where British fighter jets will take off from its flight deck for the first time.
Carnoustie beach sealed off as bomb squad swoop on suspicious device
An Angus beauty spot was sealed off yesterday as bomb squad experts dealt with a washed-up explosive.
Royal Marines from 45 Commando in major fast response international military exercise in Baltic Sea region
Six hundred Royal Marines from 45 Commando in Arbroath are amongst 3000 personnel and 17 naval vessels from nine countries taking part in a major military exercise in the Baltic Sea region amid concerns over increased Russian activity.