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The Albion class are gone, let’s move on
Ultimately, the Royal Navy is taking a calculated risk by prioritising future capabilities over retaining older, resource intenSive platforms - but will that risk pay off?
Trump approach to US space policy could throw some surprises
Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board.
NAVAL NEWS
Sweden upgrading coastal anti-ship missile defences
Saab has announced that it has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the modernisation of Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability.
Over 1,600 sailors, Royal Marines ‘stand ready’ on Christmas
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key expressed his gratitude for the work of the Royal Navy personnel, noting, "Your resilience and professionalism have allowed us to deliver on another demanding year".
UK naval shipbuilding programmes by maturity
The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) has provided an overview of the major shipbuilding programmes it expects to engage in between now and July 2025, according to a recent response to a question posed in the House of Lords.
AVIATION NEWS
Boeing contracted by US, UK and others for C-17 HUD upgrade
Boeing has been awarded a contract valued at up to $51.33 million for the procurement and delivery of kits and spare parts to retrofit and sustain the heads-up display systems of C-17 aircraft
Britain to award £7.5m for long-range drone strike systems
The UK has announced that Modini will be awarded a £7.5mn contract to supply One Way Effector systems for Project ASGARD, aimed at enhancing the UK recon and strike capabilities in Estonia.
Lockheed contract for 145 F-35 jets, some work for UK
Some 9% of the work in this contract will be performed in the United Kingdom.
LAND NEWS
Norway purchases over 8,000 artillery shell guidance kits
The sale includes additional components such as fuze wrenches, enhanced portable inductive artillery fuze setters, GPS antennae, and platform integration kits.
British Army tests radiofrequency weapon on drones
The British Army has successfully tested a new radiofrequency weapon that has the potential to disrupt and neutralise swarms of drones using directed energy.
Russia’s Next Moves – Missile threats and cyber escalation
During a Defence Committee session, Fred Thomas MP asked what actions Russia might take next to pressure the West into reducing support for Ukraine.
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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