Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Defence
  • /
  • ADS welcomes new National Shipbuilding Strategy

Defence

ADS welcomes new National Shipbuilding Strategy

Responding to publication of the National Shipbuilding Strategy setting out plans for the first batch of Type 31e frigates, UK trade body ADS has welcomed the Government's commitment to a long-term programme of naval shipbuilding.

The trade organisation for UK defence companies also welcomed the strategy’s recognition of the wider domestic economic and industrial benefits from defence procurement, and the export opportunities offered by greater coordination between Government and industry.

The National Shipbuilding Strategy was unveiled by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and follows the publication in November 2016 of Sir John Parker’s independent report into British naval shipbuilding.

Advertisement
DSEI 2025

ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt (right) said: “In the UK we have a global reputation for excellence in naval shipbuilding, an industry that provides jobs, skills and growth across the country.

“The commitment to a long-term programme of naval shipbuilding offers an unprecedented opportunity to support UK shipyards and the high value design, advanced systems and support services that modern warships depend upon.

“In taking forward this important programme the Government must make sure there is a systematic approach to pre-competitive engagement – maximising the opportunities for UK based suppliers and providing appropriate support to encourage world class productivity and innovation.”

Advertisement
ODU RT

 

Government unveils Team UK approach to defence

Defence

Government unveils Team UK approach to defence

8 July 2025

UK Government plans to deliver jobs across the country by unlocking the full economic potential of Britain's defence sector are being unveiled today.

Construction begins on SLA accommodation at RAF Cosford

Defence

Construction begins on SLA accommodation at RAF Cosford

8 July 2025

Construction has started on a new 50-bedroom Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire.

Homes England acquires Ripon Barracks from MoD

Defence

Homes England acquires Ripon Barracks from MoD

7 July 2025

Homes England and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have agreed that land at Ripon Barracks, a military site scheduled for closure, will be developed into 1,300 new homes following a sale between the two public sector organisations.

Royal Navy establishes autonomous minesweeping capability

Defence

Royal Navy establishes autonomous minesweeping capability

4 July 2025

The Royal Navy has - for the first time - established an autonomous minesweeping capability, after new systems were delivered to help combat the rapidly evolving threat of naval mines.

Advertisement
DSEI 2025
Serco appoints Keith Williams as Chair

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Serco appoints Keith Williams as Chair

4 July 2025

Serco has appointed Keith Williams to the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chair designate.

BAE Systems to continue developing AFRL

Defence

BAE Systems to continue developing AFRL's BATDOK

4 July 2025

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has selected BAE Systems to continue development and support deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK) via the new Force Optimization through Rapid-prototyping, Gear Enhancements & Innovative Technology (FORGE-IT) programme.

Advertisement
Teledyne