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
Timelapse shows british carrier depart on global mission
A newly released timelapse video by the Ministry of Defence shows HMS Prince of Wales departing Portsmouth, leading the United Kingdom’s most significant naval deployment of 2025.
Starmer tours HMS Prince of Wales ahead of deployment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales ahead of its departure on the UK’s premier naval deployment of the year, Operation Highmast.
American warship arrives in Scotland
The U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley has arrived at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane for a routine port visit.
AVIATION NEWS
£563m Typhoon engine support deal awarded to Rolls-Royce
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £563 million contract to Rolls-Royce for the Typhoon Engine Support Solution (TESS), ensuring the long-term maintenance and repair of EJ200 engines used in the Royal Air Force's Typhoon fleet.
MOD clarifies carrier strike AEW requirements in new update
The Ministry of Defence has issued further clarification on its ongoing market engagement for a next-generation Carrier Strike Airborne Early Warning (AEW) capability, aimed at enhancing the protection of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
Leonardo recognised among UK’s top employers by LinkedIn
Aerospace and defence firm Leonardo has been named one of the top 25 companies to grow a career in the UK, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies list, published earlier this month.
LAND NEWS
Challenger 3 trials advance as UK builds eight tanks
The UK’s Challenger 3 tank programme has reached a key production milestone, with four prototype tanks already delivered and another four in build, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Army advances with ISTAR, TIQUILA push
The British Army’s intelligence and drone capabilities are moving forward, with the Ministry of Defence confirming key milestones in its Land ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) programme.
Britain looking to accelerate artillery purchase
"The team continue to investigate opportunities to accelerate procurement and are working with industry to generate a costed proposal."
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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