Opinion Section
The UK’s Space Imperative: Security & Economic Resilience
As countries grow increasingly reliant on space systems for economic stability and military security, the urgency for robust space defence capabilities has never been greater argues Martin Rowse of Airbus Defence and Space in the UK.
Reviving RAF pilot retention: Making the job ‘Cool’ again
To keep people, the RAF should invest in making the job cool again and reinvigorating the individual experience argues a Royal Air Force pilot in this submission to the UK Defence Journal.
NAVAL NEWS
Britain should ‘fortify Europe’ against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly expressed gratitude to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Britain continues to adapt AI for sea power
The Submarine Delivery Agency and UK Hydrographic Office have been actively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations.
First Type 26 Frigate progressing to sea trials from Glasgow
BAE Systems has highlighted strong operational progress in its 2024 full-year update, with significant milestones achieved in its frigate programmes.
AVIATION NEWS
Royal helicopter transport ‘not MOD responsibility’
"Provision of Royal Household and non-Defence Ministerial helicopter travel is not a Ministry of Defence responsibility."
British surveillance aircraft monitors Russian territory
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a routine patrol over Latvia and the Baltic Sea, monitoring the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad.
More American bombers arrive in Britain to deter Russia
Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers touched in England to participate in a series of joint exercises and training flights across Europe.
LAND NEWS
Britain should ‘fortify Europe’ against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly expressed gratitude to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Former UK Defence Secretary blasts ‘misleading’ White House
Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has publicly criticised the White House’s stance on Ukraine, dismissing several claims as "genuine fake news."
BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle debuts
The ACV is designed to operate across both open ocean and challenging land terrain, offering a versatile platform that the company claims is well suited for operations worldwide.
International News
Fact Checks
A Russian submarine, Scotland, and an odd conspiracy
A recent BBC Scotland news story about the sighting of a Russian submarine off the west coast of Scotland has sparked a flurry of odd reactions on social media.
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.
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