Royal NavyA man is to stand trial charged with raping a woman at the Faslane naval base.
Jake Wilson, 37, is alleged to have carried out the attack on May 11, 2023.
He faces a further charge of sexually assaulting another woman over a 13-month period, including on a submarine docked at Faslane in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
Prosecutors claim the rape occurred in a cabin while the female was asleep or intoxicated, causing her to be unable to consent.
The sexual assault charge refers to various alleged incidents between October 2021 and November 2022.
The incidents are also said to have occurred “whilst on various journeys at sea” – with the exact locations being unknown to prosecutors.
A short hearing took place at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday.
Wilson’s lawyer Duncan McPhie said: “He pleads not guilty to the indictment. The defence are in a position to fix a trial.”
The advocate told the hearing that a special defence of consent had also been lodged in connection with the rape charge.
Lord Mulholland went on to set a trial which is scheduled to begin in May 2026.
The case could last around five days.
Wilson, of Gosport, Hampshire, remains on bail meantime.
The Royal Navy has been contacted for comment.
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