Opinion Section

Ready (or not), here they come

The UK armed forces have a huge readiness problem. Martin Docherty-Hughes MP looks at the ever-changing and particularly fractious climate of geopolitical tension and argues why Scotland is well-placed to create an armed force ready for the modern day.

Russia’s Baltic neighbours to create massive border defences

Russia’s Baltic neighbours to create massive border defences as Trump continues undermining NATO.

NAVAL NEWS

Royal Navy reports minor fires, all quickly extinguished

Luke Pollard MP inquired about the frequency of fires on Royal Navy warships from 2020 to the present year.

Carrier has ‘no permanent damage’ after fire

It has been confirmed that no permanent damage was caused to HMS Queen Elizabeth after a recent fire.

Ferguson Marine chief sacked, more ferry delays likely

Ferguson Marine, the company tasked with the construction of two CalMac ferries and parts for new frigates, has terminated the contract of its Chief Executive, David Tydeman, in a bid to safeguard the firm's future.

AVIATION NEWS

UK looking for electro-magnetic counter-drone tech for troops

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published a tender notice for the procurement of Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-uAS), with a specific focus on "Electro-Magnetic...

RAF looking at new ‘Autonomous Collaborative Platform’ drones

The Royal Air Force has set out its shift to air combat featuring advanced drones with the release of its 'Autonomous Collaborative Platform Strategy'.

How much UK content is found in Boeing military aircraft?

Have you ever wondered how much British content can be found in aircraft like the P-8, Apache and other types?

LAND NEWS

Mark Francois MP calls for ‘ludicrous’ Capita to be sacked

Mark Francois MP called on the "utterly ludicrous Capita" (the outsourcing company who have regularly failed to meet Army recruitment targets), to be sacked.

Trainee Guardsmen pass out from Catterick

The latest group of front-line soldiers marched off the parade square at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick to mark the end of their time as trainee Guardsmen.

BAE signs contract for Mid-Life Upgrade of Danish CV90 fleet

The upgrades include equipping the Danish CV90s with rubber tracks that both decrease the vehicle’s weight, freeing up payload for the addition of new systems, as well as reduce noise and vibrations.

International News

Fact Checks

The myth that nukes are in Scotland to keep England safe

Misconceptions can often take root and spread quickly, one incorrect claim is that the UK stores all of its nukes in Scotland because they're too dangerous to keep in England. 

Would UK naval shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?

Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.

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