Alleged sabotage onboard a next-generation Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard has sparked an inquiry into who was responsible.
A number of cables on HMS Glasgow were"damaged intentionally" and were discovered earlier this week, defence contractor BAE systems said.
HMS Glasgow is the first of the new series of Type 26 frigates and is being built at the Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow. A BAE systems spokesperson added:"We immediately launched an internal investigation, alongside our suppliers, and temporarily paused work on the ship to inspect every area of the vessel and ensure our high standards and quality controls are met.According to the UK Defence Journal, more than 60 cables were severed.
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