BAE investigating alleged sabotage of next-generation Royal Navy warship

An investigation has begun into an alleged incident of sabotage onboard a next-generation Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard.

Dozens of cables on HMS Glasgow, which is expected to enter into service in the late 2020s, were “damaged intentionally” according to BAE Systems, the main contractor responsible for the construction and fitting out of the ship. Work has now restarted on the vessel after the discovery of possible sabotage this week.

HMS Glasgow, an anti-submarine warfare vessel tasked with protecting the Trident nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers, is the first of the new series of Type 26 frigates and is being built at the Scotstoun shipyard on the River Clyde in Glasgow.