Thursday September 4th 2025
The announcement was welcomed by Kirsty McNeill, Member of Parliament for Midlothian.
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Billions of pounds will be pumped into the Scottish economy following Norway’s decision to select Glasgow-built warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousands of jobs in Scotland for years to come.
The deal supports 2,000 jobs at BAE Systems’ shipyards in Glasgow and a further 2,000 roles across the UK maritime supply chain until the late 2030s. The agreement is expected to support 103 Scottish businesses which includes 54 small and medium enterprises.
The announcement was welcomed by Kirsty McNeill, Member of Parliament for Midlothian, who said: “Scotland’s shipyards are world-class and the UK Labour Government has secured a historic win for this industry.
This deal supports thousands of jobs and over a hundred Scottish businesses – proving what can be achieved when we invest in Scottish industry, skills and workers.”
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