NAVAL NEWS
UK naval ship brushes off Chinese threats—again
Britain isn’t backing down—Royal Navy vessel HMS Spey has conducted a second patrol in the South China Sea this month, this time near the Spratly Islands, alongside Australia’s HMAS Sydney, despite repeated Chinese warnings.
UK sub missile compartment project boosted in US deal
The shared compartment design is a key element of the next-generation deterrent platforms for both nations, underpinning the Royal Navy’s continuous at-sea deterrence capability through the future Dreadnought-class submarines.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Singapore
The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived in Singapore as part of Operation Highmast.
AVIATION NEWS
UK ‘committed’ to E-7 Wedgetail as oversight continues
The Ministry of Defence has stated the strategic importance of the E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft, while confirming that the programme remains under regular scrutiny to assess cost-effectiveness and ensure accountability.
British attack helicopters ‘open fire’ across Europe
British Army attack helicopter crews are conducting live-fire and tactical manoeuvres alongside NATO allies in northern Europe as part of Operation Razoredge, the UK’s major summer deployment across the continent.
MP calls for more frigates as Scotland now frontline nation
The UK must act urgently to expand frigate production and bolster air defences to match growing threats in the High North and beyond, an MP has told Parliament.
LAND NEWS
British attack helicopters ‘open fire’ across Europe
British Army attack helicopter crews are conducting live-fire and tactical manoeuvres alongside NATO allies in northern Europe as part of Operation Razoredge, the UK’s major summer deployment across the continent.
Dozens of pro-Indy accounts go dark after Israeli strikes
The sudden silence of dozens of pro-independence X accounts on 12 June 2025 coincided with Israeli air and cyber strikes targeting Iranian military and communications infrastructure.
UK confirms landmine ban as NATO allies move to withdraw
The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, even as five NATO allies signal plans to withdraw from the treaty.