Defence

Police were called to the Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) premises on Prospect Road, in the Westhill area of Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Two arrested after break-in at American-owned defence firm's Scottish headquarters

Two people have been arrested after a report of vandalism and a break-in at a defence technology firm involved in a $720 million deal.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham being interviewed by BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham being interviewed by BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Andy Burnham says he will confront Donald Trump to defend Britain’s interests

Flypast of a Poseidon MRA1 and two Typhoon aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.

Flypast of a Poseidon MRA1 and two Typhoon aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.

Scottish aerospace and defence sectors contribute £2.3bn a year to economy

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

Scots defence industry 'can benefit' from closer EU UK security co-operation

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Berkshire, following the publication of long-delayed defence investment plan.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Berkshire, following the publication of long-delayed defence investment plan.

Keir Starmer's delayed defence plan and what it means for Scotland

Labour MP warns Scotland is now a frontline nation against Russia

The Herald cartoon on John Healey's resignation

The Herald cartoon on John Healey's resignation

Today's cartoon is on the story that John Healey has quit as Defence Secretary

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun.

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun.

Scottish Labour MP breaks ranks to warn UK Government is failing on national security

Is dualling the full extent of the A9 a luxury we can't afford?

Is dualling the full extent of the A9 a luxury we can't afford?

Do we really need to dual all the A9? What about the other Highland roads?

Activists storm an arms conference in Edinburgh

Activists storm an arms conference in Edinburgh

Palestine protest

Arms summit attended by Scottish Enterprise stormed by Palestine Protest

Leonardo make advanced radars for military aircraft (Joe Giddens/PA)

Leonardo make advanced radars for military aircraft (Joe Giddens/PA)

Apprenticeships

Defence firms say SNP Israel cash ban policy curbing investment and jobs

'Donald Anderson's legacy was the tram'

'Donald Anderson's legacy was the tram'

Apprenticeships

Edinburgh Council banned defence giant from advertising for apprentices on trams

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the conduct of UK special forces is being considered as part of the inquiry (Andrew Matthews/PA)

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the conduct of UK special forces is being considered as part of the inquiry (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Scottish Labour MP calls for pension triple lock reform to fund defence spending hike

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street

Starmer rejects 'we are not safe' warning from ex-Nato chief

HMS Prince of Wales, one of Britain’s two aircraft carriers

HMS Prince of Wales, one of Britain’s two aircraft carriers

We have our defence priorities all wrong. Why do we need aircraft carriers?

Defence Secretary John Healey delivers a statement on recent UK operational activity at 9 Downing Street in Westminster

Defence Secretary John Healey delivers a statement on recent UK operational activity at 9 Downing Street in Westminster

UK and allies tracked Russian submarines loitering in North Atlantic for a month

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander arrives for a Cabinet meeting

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander arrives for a Cabinet meeting

John Swinney: 'I don't need a baby sitter in the form of Douglas Alexander'

Sir Keir Starmer’s has been urged to reverse cuts to overseas aid.

Sir Keir Starmer’s has been urged to reverse cuts to overseas aid.

SNP urges Keir Starmer to reverse foreign aid cuts to protect national security

Keir Starmer after delivering a statement on defence spending in the Downing Street Briefing Room

Keir Starmer after delivering a statement on defence spending in the Downing Street Briefing Room

SNP urges UK to seek access to €150 billion EU defence fund

The Type 26 frigates which form part of the defence pact between the UK and Norway will be built on the Clyde.

The Type 26 frigates which form part of the defence pact between the UK and Norway will be built on the Clyde.

'Real confusion' over Scotland's commitment to defence

Defence Secretary John Healey described the Typhoon as the ‘backbone’ of UK and Nato air defence

Defence Secretary John Healey described the Typhoon as the ‘backbone’ of UK and Nato air defence

UK Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets - with 120 jobs in Scotland

The HMS Venturer frigate leaves Rosyth dockyard

The HMS Venturer frigate leaves Rosyth dockyard

Hundreds of jobs saved at major Scots dockyard as Babcock signs Indonesia pact

The UK is a founding partner nation in the F35 fighter jet program

The UK is a founding partner nation in the F35 fighter jet program

The few must not be allowed to dominate to defence conversation

'The First Minister also needs to have his eyes firmly trained on Scotland’s place in the defence and security apparatus'

'The First Minister also needs to have his eyes firmly trained on Scotland’s place in the defence and security apparatus'

In a far more dangerous world, the SNP can’t afford outdated defence policies

John Swinney speaking to media after FMQs

John Swinney speaking to media after FMQs

Swinney seeks answers after US military use Wick airport ahead of tanker seizure

Lord Robertson says Starmer has a difficult job in these times

Lord Robertson says Starmer has a difficult job in these times

Ex-Nato chief tells Labour figures plotting against Starmer to 'back off'

Scotland needs to upskill its workforce, says Peter Hourston

Scotland needs to upskill its workforce, says Peter Hourston

We must step up defence spending - and that's good news for Scottish jobs

Keir Starmer after delivering a statement on defence spending in the Downing Street Briefing Room

Keir Starmer after delivering a statement on defence spending in the Downing Street Briefing Room

Scotland being 'short-changed' on defence spending by UK Government, SNP claims

UK Government has ‘less than a week’ to salvage defence ties with EU, SNP warns

UK Government has ‘less than a week’ to salvage defence ties with EU, SNP warns

UK Government has ‘less than a week’ to salvage defence ties with EU, SNP warns

Students have protested against Glasgow University's ties to the arms industry.

Students have protested against Glasgow University's ties to the arms industry.

Palestine protest

Defence firms pull out of Glasgow University event amid pro Palestine protest

The new Defence Housing Strategy is backed by the largest investment in Armed Forces accommodation in more than 50 years (Alamy/PA).

The new Defence Housing Strategy is backed by the largest investment in Armed Forces accommodation in more than 50 years (Alamy/PA).

£9bn MoD plan promises modern homes for Armed Forces families in Scotland

Defence Secretary John Healey, shown here on a visit to BAE Systems in Barrow, unveiled the new strategy to make defence an 'engine for growth' across the UK in September

Defence Secretary John Healey, shown here on a visit to BAE Systems in Barrow, unveiled the new strategy to make defence an 'engine for growth' across the UK in September

Business Voices

Can this latest UK industrial strategy be a strategic driver of growth?

The CalMac ferry sailing out of Uig on Skye heading for Lochmaddy on North Uist

The CalMac ferry sailing out of Uig on Skye heading for Lochmaddy on North Uist

The ferries fiasco that renders our islands and rural area as second-class

Defence Secretary John Healey speaking during the Labour Party Conference

Defence Secretary John Healey speaking during the Labour Party Conference

'SNP won’t back defence jobs': Healey announces Labour support for Glasgow facility

Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander arrives in Downing Street.

Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander arrives in Downing Street.

'Downright dangerous': Douglas Alexander says SNP ‘can’t be trusted’ on defence

Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie admits Tories cut defence too far

Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie admits Tories cut defence too far

Andrew Bowie admits Tories 'cut too far and too quickly' on defence

Scotland’s world-class defence industry deserves more than Westminster’s scraps, argues Dave Doogan

Scotland’s world-class defence industry deserves more than Westminster’s scraps, argues Dave Doogan

'Sustained feckless incompetence from London has decimated defence in Scotland'

Former SNP MP Stewart McDonald: 'With Europe’s security under constant challenge, we should be leading the discussion in Scotland'

Former SNP MP Stewart McDonald: 'With Europe’s security under constant challenge, we should be leading the discussion in Scotland'

Stewart McDonald: SNP must take defence seriously to make independence credible

Current SNP policy states that nuclear weapons would be removed from Scotland 'in the safest and quickest way possible' after independence

Current SNP policy states that nuclear weapons would be removed from Scotland 'in the safest and quickest way possible' after independence

Could SNP’s nuclear policy cost Scotland independence?

People in Finland, Sweden and Norway prepare

People in Finland, Sweden and Norway prepare

Scotland's Defence Future

Is a 'resilience box' in case of national emergency a practical idea... or too far?

Claire Duncanson, a professor of global politics at Edinburgh University, told The Herald the promises on job security were a 'myth'

Claire Duncanson, a professor of global politics at Edinburgh University, told The Herald the promises on job security were a 'myth'

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Defence spending causes 'job boost myth' amid explicit 'existential threat' warning

BAE says it spent £550m with 300 suppliers in Scotland last year

BAE says it spent £550m with 300 suppliers in Scotland last year

Does defence cost £5.1 billion or £2.1 billion? Scotland's spending row explained

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the UK Government needs to take 'decisive action' to counter

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the UK Government needs to take 'decisive action' to counter

SNP urged to 'overcome reticence' and support Scotland's £9bn defence sector

Sailors and The Herald

Sailors and The Herald

The war that’s already here shows why we need trusted journalism

Scotland’s shipyards risk losing out on billions of pounds of future contracts

Scotland’s shipyards risk losing out on billions of pounds of future contracts

Scotland risks missing out on defence shipbuilding legacy without finance overhaul

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun

Scottish shipbuilding revival should be viewed with both pride and caution

Stewart McDonald

Stewart McDonald

Ex-SNP defence spokesman hits out as party drops security debate at conference

The under-construction City Class Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow in the dock at BAE Systems Scotstoun

The under-construction City Class Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow in the dock at BAE Systems Scotstoun

How bright could the future be for shipbuilding in Scotland?

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour writes on why she believes defence jobs can help Scotland build again

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour writes on why she believes defence jobs can help Scotland build again

Scotland's Defence Future

'We've heard a lot about an industrial strategy but never actually seen it'

I witnessed RAF Lossiemouth's work against Russia in Estonia.

I witnessed RAF Lossiemouth's work against Russia in Estonia.

Scotland's Defence Future

I witnessed RAF Lossiemouth intercept Russian jets. Putin's latest breach impacts us

War resilience boxes are extra supplies of food, water, blankets, batteries and medicine that households in many northern Europe countries keep aside

War resilience boxes are extra supplies of food, water, blankets, batteries and medicine that households in many northern Europe countries keep aside

Amid Russian threats, should Scots keep ‘war supplies' at home like Nordic nations?

Britain must increase its military personnel, the UK Government has been warned

Britain must increase its military personnel, the UK Government has been warned

Scotland's Defence Future

Battle ready? Expert warns UK shrinking military could damage Starmer's war focus

Former Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy warns that the post-Cold War order is in jeopardy

Former Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy warns that the post-Cold War order is in jeopardy

'Volatility, instability and competition defines this new security paradigm'

Leonardo in Edinburgh

Leonardo in Edinburgh

Workers at Edinburgh defence factory could strike as pay offer rejected