Opinion Section
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
Netherlands, Belgium to equip frigates with BAE naval guns
This acquisition is part of a joint programme to outfit each country’s new anti-submarine warfare frigates.
Royal Navy successfully trials un-jammable navigation tech
The trials represent a significant step forward in maintaining Royal Navy capabilities globally, even under GPS-denied conditions.
Royal Navy ‘needs more ships’ warns Tory Baroness
A Tory Baroness has argued for the Government to provide the Royal Navy with more frigates as hull numbers could drop down to seven as vessels leave service.
AVIATION NEWS
BAE provide update on new fighter jet demonstrator aircraft
BAE Systems has provided an update on its progress in developing the UK’s first flying combat air demonstrator in four decades.
British carrier launches 71 aircraft sorties
HMS Prince of Wales has completed her participation in Exercise Strike Warrior, returning home after an intensive training deployment with NATO forces.
The carrier and...
MOD plans £15.5m LEAPP support contract with Lockheed
The Ministry of Defence has issued a 'Voluntary Transparency Notice' indicating its intent to award a £15.5 million contract to Lockheed Martin for the continued support of the Land Environment Air Picture Provision capability.
LAND NEWS
Russian treason charges surge, reflecting harsher control
Recent UK Defence Intelligence analysis highlights a significant rise in convictions for treason within Russia, marking the highest levels in at least nine years.
Global police leaders in Glasgow for INTERPOL assembly
The 92nd General Assembly, set to take place from 4-7 November in Glasgow, will bring together global police leaders to discuss critical issues in international policing.
BMT contracted for ‘next-gen’ tactical communications
BMT, in collaboration with QinetiQ and Team Advance, has secured a three-year contract to develop new tactical communications for the British Army.
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.