Opinion Section
Why Nato is struggling to rebuild itself
There is now a ticking clock on reinventing the transatlantic alliance.
Why it matters if an American no longer commands NATO
Why it matters for European security if an American no longer commands Nato troops – by a former Trident submarine commander.
NAVAL NEWS
MOD issues procurement update on Commando Insertion Craft
The Commando Insertion Craft is intended to provide the Royal Marines with a fast, low-signature platform capable of delivering small teams from ships at distance.
An interview on the Fleet Solid Support programme
Recently, George Allison spoke to Navantia UK and DE&S about the Fleet Solid Support programme—its progress, investment, and how it aims to revitalise UK shipbuilding and restore sovereign capability.
Princess of Wales names Royal Navy frigate HMS Glasgow
The first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates, HMS Glasgow, has been formally named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales at a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard.
AVIATION NEWS
A look inside Leonardo UK in Edinburgh
Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.
Decisions pending on form of UK-German strike missile
The weapon’s specific characteristics—such as whether it will be a cruise missile, ballistic missile, or hypersonic weapon—are still under consideration.
Behind the scenes with Leonardo’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar
Inside Leonardo’s Edinburgh facility, engineers are building what’s been called the most advanced combat radar ever developed in Europe. The ECRS Mk2 will transform the RAF Typhoon’s ability to detect, jam, and fight in contested airspace. George Allison went behind the scenes to take a closer look.
LAND NEWS
A look inside Leonardo UK in Edinburgh
Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.
Chelsea sale funds still frozen, UK vows aid for Ukraine
The UK Government has confirmed that funds from the 2022 sale of Chelsea Football Club remain frozen in a UK bank account, as ministers continue to work on a legal mechanism to transfer the money to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
UK, allies expose Russian cyber campaign on defence firms
The UK and international partners have exposed a long-running Russian cyber campaign aimed at disrupting logistics, defence, and technology organisations supporting Ukraine, according to a new advisory published by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
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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