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In dire straits – the RFA in crisis
The Royal Fleet Auxilliary is overworked, underpaid, and undervalued argues @TheSubHunter1.
Putin’s approval bump offers little reassurance on strategy
A bump in domestic approval offers little reassurance for Putin’s military strategy.
Two recent studies by Western academics have concluded that public support for Vladimir...
NAVAL NEWS
Fleet Solid Support Ship build ‘on track’ to start next year
Production of the first FSS ship is expected to begin in 2025 and to enter service by 2031.
Three aircraft carriers now in waters around Britain
Both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales plus the USS Harry S. Truman are in waters around the UK today.
New ships still to be built in Belfast under ‘current plans’
In response to a question from Graeme Downie MP on the Fleet Solid Support ships, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that on current plans, the ships will still be constructed across multiple locations, centred on Belfast.
AVIATION NEWS
NATO forces train to deter Russian attack against Europe
Next week, NATO's 'Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe' will launch Exercise Steadfast Duel 2024, focusing on strengthening defence for the Euro-Atlantic region.
IBM awarded £30m air command and control system contract
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at £30 million to IBM for the delivery, integration, and initial in-service support of the Air Command and Control system, known as 'GUARDIAN'.
Britain’s new air defence laser downs multiple missiles
RAF aircraft will soon receive a new laser self-protection system, after successful trials proved its capability to defend against missile threats.
LAND NEWS
Portsmouth man jailed for 3D-printed gun, terror offences
A man from Portsmouth has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for terrorism offences and attempting to manufacture his own firearm using a 3D printer.
Russia ‘likely to make gains in Kharkiv’ says Britain
The UK Ministry of Defence has provided an update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the situation in the eastern Kharkiv Oblast.
Review unblocks relocation for Afghan special forces
The UK Government has provided an update on the ongoing review of Afghan relocations and assistance policy scheme applications, particularly concerning Afghan specialist units.
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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