Clyde shipbuilding future backed on Glasgow yard visit
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited BAE Systems' shipyards in Govan and Scotstoun, Glasgow, to affirm the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to shipbuilding on the Clyde. During the visit, Alexander met apprentices and staff, highlighting how UK Government investment supports skilled jobs. The Scotland Office cited the Defence Investment Plan, a £50 million Scottish Defence Growth Deal, and a £10 billion Norwegian shipbuilding contract as evidence of Scotland's defence dividend. The visit followed Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister on July 20, 2026. Alexander stated that Scotland's defence sector would be central to the government's growth ambitions. BAE Systems is building Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy at the yards, with Norway, Australia, and Canada also ordering variants. The company has invested in a covered shipbuilding hall at Govan to improve efficiency.
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