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

HMS Achilles renaming – Process and cost explained

In a series of written questions submitted on Friday 7 February 2025 by Mark Francois (Conservative – Rayleigh and Wickford), Armed Forces Luke Pollard...

MoD reiterates commitment to protect to undersea cables

The Ministry of Defence has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding critical subsea cables from potential foreign threats.

First Type 31 Frigate now due to enter the water soon

Babcock has confirmed revised timescales for its first Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate, announcing that HMS Venturer is now expected to float off in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year.

AVIATION NEWS

International Poseidon operators gather in Scotland

Air forces from the USA, Canada, Germany, Norway, and the UK participated in the first Joint Exploration and Discussion of Initiatives Symposium of 2025 at RAF Lossiemouth .

Stunning images show Commando Helicopter Force in Norway

During Exercise CLOCKWORK in Norway, the UK's Commando Helicopter Force Wildcat helicopters guided air and ground assets in a ground-attack role—honing specialist capabilities and developing new tactics alongside the Future Commando Force.

New infrared sensors cleared for F/A-18 Super Hornet

The U.S. Navy has declared Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for a new infrared search-and-track sensor system developed by Lockheed Martin for F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters.

LAND NEWS

UK to mitigate Chinese influence at Brunei base

"We will compete with and challenge China where we need to, to protect our national security and values", advised Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.

Contract awarded to repair Challenger 2 tank sighting system

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a single source contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System.

Armed Forces to offer fast-track cyber recruitment

Successful candidates will start on a salary of over £40,000, with additional skills-based pay as they develop more expertise.

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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