Building a sovereign defence industrial capability: what it takes and why it matters
By Derek Jones, Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer, Navantia UK This article is based on a speech delivered by Derek Jones at the SMI Conference in Glasgow on 17
Navantia UK to hire 35 apprentices in Scotland
To mark the Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Navantia UK today announced it will hire 35 apprentices at its Scottish sites, Methil and Arnish. Apprentices continue to support Navanti
Navantia UK’s Harland & Wolff shipyard hosts commemoration of HMS Glorious, HMS Ardent and HMS Acasta
Navantia UK has presented a plaque honouring the memory of HMS Glorious, HMS Ardent and HMS Acasta at its Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, the very place where HMS Glorious
Navantia UK to hire 500 apprentices by 2030
Jobs across Navantia UK’s shipyards in Appledore, Arnish, Belfast and Methil Roles vary from welding and pipe fitting to computer aided design and administration Navant
Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia UK’s Methil yard
The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP tours Fife facility as Navantia UK celebrates first anniversary of acquisition, announces further investment, new contract win and recruitment of 50
Navantia UK marks one year anniversary with strong progress across UK yards
Appledore, Arnish, Belfast, Methil, 27 January 2026. Navantia UK is marking the first anniversary of its acquisition of Harland & Wolff, with clear momentum and progress across
A look back at 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on eleven months since acquiring Harland & Wolff’s four yards. Our goal is to build Navantia UK as a new force in British
Steel cutting ceremony officially kicks off construction of the first FSS ship for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, as ship’s name is revealed
Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez Chief Executive Officer
Fleet Solid Support programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme has achieved a pivotal milestone with the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR), marking the transition from design to m
Navantia UK welcomes Bank of England governor to Appledore
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, visited Navantia UK’s Appledore shipyard on Friday to view the contribution of the defence and maritime industry to the region
Navantia UK brings in local firms to support the revitalisation of Harland & Wolff
Navantia UK is working with multiple Northern Irish SMEs on essential upgrades to Harland & Wolff (H&W) in Belfast as the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme kicks into ful
Navantia UK welcomes 73 new apprentices
Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez Chief Executive Officer
Harland & Wolff modernisation reaches milestone as Navantia UK and Ministry of Defence attend Factory Acceptance Tests in Finland
Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez Chief Executive Officer
Navantia UK to unveil at DSEI its vision for enhancing sovereign defence capabilities following acquisition of Harland & Wolff
Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez Chief Executive Officer
Navantia UK to build barge at Methil to support Ministry of Defence programme
Steve Murdoch OBE appointed Business Development Director at Navantia UK
Steve Murdoch OBE appointed Business Development Director at Navantia UK
Steve Murdoch OBE appointed Business Development Director at Navantia UK
Navantia UK recognised as one of the Top 100 apprenticeship employers
Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez Chief Executive Officer
Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez Chief Executive Officer
Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez Chief Executive Officer
Navantia UK appoints Derek Jones as Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer
Navantia UK has today announced the appointment of Derek Jones as Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer.
Navantia UK accelerates modernisation of Harland & Wolff to create cutting edge shipyard in Belfast
Navantia UK, the new owner of Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, has launched the modernisation works that will transform it into one of the most advanced shipbuilding facilities
Navantia UK appoints Jim McHarg as Chief People Officer
Navantia UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim McHarg as Chief People Officer, effective 24 March 2025.
Progress in the FSS programme: Factory Acceptance Tests of two main engines and first diesel generator
Navantia UK has announced plans to invest in Harland & Wolff's facilities to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and clean energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and
Navantia UK secures subsea contract for Arnish facility
Navantia UK has announced plans to invest in Harland & Wolff's facilities to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and clean energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and
Navantia UK Announces Investment Plan for Harland & Wolff
Navantia UK has announced plans to invest in Harland & Wolff's facilities to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and clean energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and
Navantia UK completes acquisition of Harland & Wolff
19th December 2024 - Navantia UK is in discussions with Harland & Wolff, a historic British shipbuilding business, to acquire its operations across four sites: Belfast in Northern
Navantia UK in discussions to acquire Harland & Wolff, strengthening British shipbuilding
19th December 2024 - Navantia UK is in discussions with Harland & Wolff, a historic British shipbuilding business, to acquire its operations across four sites: Belfast in Northern
Scientific conference on bio-inspired underwater robotics concludes with the launch of a challenge to the international scientific community
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Fleet Solid Support Ships Programme successfully completes its Preliminary Design Review
The Fleet Solid Support Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), which marks the first major milestone in the p
Armed Forces Covenant signing
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Navantia UK in Combined Naval Event
This week we attended CNE 2024. The Combined Naval Event 2024 was the 12th iteration of the exhibition and the second year of the newly launched Surface Fleet Technology event.
DSEI 2023: Unveiled evolved design for Fleet Solid Support Ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Navantia UK, BMT and Harland & Wolff, are delighted to unveil its evolved design for the Fleet Solid Support ship. The progress towards a mature design is a key part of the UK
Awarded contract to build three Fleet Solid Support ships
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Team Resolute selected as Preferred Bidder to deliver naval support ships
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