Scotland's Defence Future

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (left) and Defence Secretary Wes Streeting (right) on board HMS Glasgow during a visit to BAE Systems

Streeting attacks FM over claim Scotland 'being left defenceless' by UK Government

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the SNP's anti-nuclear policy poses one of the greatest risks to UK and Nato security.

Streeting: 'No moral or economic case for defence firms hiring workers from abroad'

Canadian and British Soldiers in the Observation Post (OP) during Op CABRIT 17 at WINTER CAMP in Tapa, Estonia earlier this year.

Canadian and British Soldiers in the Observation Post (OP) during Op CABRIT 17 at WINTER CAMP in Tapa, Estonia earlier this year.

Inside the Edinburgh security gathering as Scotland prepares for war

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

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

'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

The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey visited Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, home to 3rd Battalion the Rifles

The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey visited Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, home to 3rd Battalion the Rifles

John Healey criticises John Swinney's 'lack of defence plan' amid Prestwick row

HMS Venturer leaves Rosyth dockyard last summer.

HMS Venturer leaves Rosyth dockyard last summer.

Mega £50m defence deal signed by government following latest Babcock milestone

National security and defence must be central to the Holyrood election, a Labour MP has said.

National security and defence must be central to the Holyrood election, a Labour MP has said.

Scotland's Defence Future

Scotland's frontline role in growing Russian threat 'must be key to election'

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

Defence Secretary John Healey (right), with Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander, arrives for a visit to the aerospace, defence and security company, Leonardo UK

Defence Secretary John Healey (right), with Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander, arrives for a visit to the aerospace, defence and security company, Leonardo UK

Douglas Alexander

Swinney brands Scottish Secretary ‘juvenile’ in row over seized Russian tanker

US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump

Scotland on 'front line' of rising tension between US and Russia, expert warns

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'

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

BAE Systems in Glasgow has reportedly become over reliant on foreign workers due to skills shortages.

BAE Systems in Glasgow has reportedly become over reliant on foreign workers due to skills shortages.

Shipyard with £10bn deal at risk of losing staff amid 'foreign worker 'overreliance'

First Minister John Swinney said nuclear weapons would be removed from Scotland in the event of independence.

First Minister John Swinney said nuclear weapons would be removed from Scotland in the event of independence.

Nuclear weapons

'Win for Putin': Swinney independence plan on nuclear weapons is 'attack' on security

Scotland's Defence Future

Scotland's Defence Future

Scotland's Defence Future

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An apprentice pipe fitter at work welding during a training session in a welding booth in the trade

An apprentice pipe fitter at work welding during a training session in a welding booth in the trade

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

UK Government steps in to fund £11m Clyde welding centre after SNP 'principled' snub

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin

UK may already be at war with Russia, says former MI5 chief

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

Many campaigners who argue against military spending, on the basis it's inefficient, hazardous, wasteful and even immoral

Many campaigners who argue against military spending, on the basis it's inefficient, hazardous, wasteful and even immoral

Expensive, immoral and ineffective: the case against the defence industry

Brian Wilson says the Scottish Government must embrace nuclear power

Brian Wilson says the Scottish Government must embrace nuclear power

Scotland's Defence Future

The Scottish Government must end its 'stupid' opposition to nuclear power

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'

An apprentice pipe fitter at work welding during a training session in a welding booth

An apprentice pipe fitter at work welding during a training session in a welding booth

Douglas Alexander

Douglas Alexander

‘The SNP has chosen not to back Scottish industry – so we’re stepping in’

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?

The MV Hebrides was launched at Ferguson shipbuilders in 2000

The MV Hebrides was launched at Ferguson shipbuilders in 2000

Scotland's Defence Future

There are new opportunities for Scottish shipbuilding and we must take them

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?

First Minister John Swinney warned against the threat of Russia.

First Minister John Swinney warned against the threat of Russia.

Scotland's Defence Future

John Swinney backs Trump in call for Nato to shoot down Russian jets

Equally as breath-taking is the design, engineering and unerring craftsmanship that makes these warships

Equally as breath-taking is the design, engineering and unerring craftsmanship that makes these warships

Scotland's Defence Future

'You get a bat-squeak of emotion': My breathtaking visit to the heart of shipbuilding

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

John Swinney is being urged to step up 'war resilience' planning for households

John Swinney is being urged to step up 'war resilience' planning for households

Scotland 'first in firing line': First Minister given strict 'war resilience' warning

John Swinney looks on as Husam Zomlot, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the UK, lifts the new plaque of the Embassy of the State of Palestine during a flag-raising ceremony in London on Monday to mark Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian State

John Swinney looks on as Husam Zomlot, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the UK, lifts the new plaque of the Embassy of the State of Palestine during a flag-raising ceremony in London on Monday to mark Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian State

John Swinney is right on Israel. We must all back him up

Sailors and The Herald

Sailors and The Herald

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

What is the £10billion Norway warship deal and what will it bring Scotland?

What is the £10billion Norway warship deal and what will it bring Scotland?

What is the £10billion Norway warship deal and what will it bring Scotland?

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?

Defence experts warn Scotland’s bases would be Russia’s first UK targets in any Nato conflict

Defence experts warn Scotland’s bases would be Russia’s first UK targets in any Nato conflict

Scotland's Defence Future

Scotland ‘first in firing line’ if Russia attacks Nato

David Pratt has experienced a lot in his career, but finds the situation today particularly troubling

David Pratt has experienced a lot in his career, but finds the situation today particularly troubling

Scotland's Defence Future

Current threats to our safety almost make the Cold War seem benign