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What Britain can learn from Ukraine’s drone warfare
The militaries of the West find themselves at a crossroads, much as they did when the first tanks and aircraft went to war seriously for the first time.
Argentina no threat to Falklands, even with F-16 jets
Even with F-16 jets, Argentina is no longer a credible military force.
NAVAL NEWS
UK may soon be operating nuclear powered warships
The Royal Navy is exploring the feasibility of nuclear power for large surface ships, including support vessels and surface combatants.
Rosyth vital to security of Scotland and wider UK says MP
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline & Dollar, said "The future security of Scotland and the rest of the UK rests on the shoulders of places like Rosyth dockyard".
NATO tests submarine rescue capabilities in Norwegian waters
NATO’s major submarine rescue exercise, Dynamic Monarch 24, is underway off the coast of Norway, bringing together personnel from across the Alliance to test and refine submarine rescue operations.
AVIATION NEWS
Netherlands to purchase 246 AIM-9X missiles in $691m deal
"The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands’ capability to meet current and future threats", say the U.S. Government.
British and U.S. aircraft test ability to deploy around UK
RAF and USAF units based in the UK recently conducted a joint exercise, Agile Shield, to test their ability to rapidly disperse aircraft and personnel to alternative locations.
UK forces join huge exercise to test cutting-edge tactics
The goal was to improve coordination between different levels of command and to test long-range strike capabilities.
LAND NEWS
UK in £300m ammo contract as Ukraine fund reaches £1bn
The contract aims to supply 152mm artillery shells compatible with Ukraine’s Soviet-era weaponry, with thousands of shells expected to be delivered before the end of the year.
BAE secures $121m contract for Bradley vehicles
According to the contract, the production will involve converting legacy variants of the Bradley into the latest versions.
British concerns over military readiness slowed Ukraine aid
The Ministry of Defence faces an ongoing challenge in balancing support for Ukraine while ensuring the UK’s own military readiness is not compromised.
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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