The future prosperity of Scottish military shipbuilding is at risk through the lack of a clear drumbeat of orders, exacerbated by opening procurement up for international competition, the Scottish Affairs Committee has warned.
The publication of its report into the sector states that currently it is a success story, with the expertise and skills present at Scottish shipyards helping to secure contracts to build Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates and Type 31 frigates.
However, the committee raised concerns that there is no longer a clear commitment to warships being designed and built in the UK, following recent indications the Ministry of Defence will allow ‘offshoring’ of military shipbuilding.
