Surface Ships

Our experience in military design, construction and support encompasses the whole spectrum of military vessels, from Aircraft Carriers through to Rigid Inflatable Boats. We pride ourselves on our innovative designs and the complex engineering required to integrate the systems.

Surface Ships is the UK’s leading provider of surface warships and through-life support. We are a world-class industrial partner for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and a leader in the global market for warships and innovative naval surface ship support.

Our experience in military naval design, construction and delivery of complex whole ship, integration and support services encompasses the entire spectrum of military vessels from Aircraft Carriers, Amphibious/Auxiliary Vessels, Destroyers, Frigates, Corvettes, Offshore Patrol Vessels, Fast Attack Craft, right through to Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Patrol Boats, Fast Interceptor Craft and Rigid Inflatable Boats.

Through a 15-year partnering agreement with the UK MOD, signed in July 2009, we will provide the backbone of the Royal Navy's surface fleet for the next 30 years and beyond and secure the long-term sustainable future of sovereign warship building capability in the UK.

Key facts:
• We employ over 7,000 people across the UK with a turnover in excess of £1 billion
• We have sites at Scotstoun and Govan in Glasgow, Portsmouth Naval Base, nearby Portsdown Hill and Filton near Bristol
• Our shipbuilding heritage stretches back over 150 years
• We’ll provide the backbone of the Royal Navy’s fleet for the next 30 years and beyond

Featured technology:
• Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers
• Amphibious vessels
• Destroyers
• Frigates
• Corvettes
• Offshore Patrol Vessels
• Fast Attack Craft
• Rigid Inflatable Boats