Findlay: SNP ‘hostility’ damaging Scotland’s defence sector
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotland’s defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard.
Findlay: Independence would ‘put Scottish shipyards at risk’
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotland’s defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard.
MPs warn F-35 jet faces critical gaps and rising costs
MPs warn that despite its cutting-edge technology, Britain’s F-35 fighter programme is being undermined by delays, staffing shortfalls, and spiralling costs that threaten its long-term effectiveness.
US wants UK to focus on Europe but stay ready for Pacific
Lauren Speranza, Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, told peers that Washington expects Britain to assume a stronger leadership role in NATO.
F-18 scores ‘gun kill’ against F-35 jet from British carrier
A photograph shows a US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet appearing to score a 'simulated gun kill' on a British F-35B Lightning operating from HMS Prince of Wales during training over the Pacific.
Industry warn UK lags China’s pace in submarine building
During a Defence Committee hearing, Fred Thomas MP highlighted that Beijing launched "four submarines last year" and could build "as many as 80 boats over the next decade".
NATO downs unidentified drone over Estonia
NATO personnel stationed in southern Estonia have shot down an unidentified drone near Camp Reedo, a military base hosting US forces less than 30 miles from the Russian border.
UK confirms £2.35 billion budget for Typhoon radar project
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK will spend £2.35 billion to deliver the new European Common Radar System Mk2 for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
Work on NATO interoperability roadmap continues
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that work is under way to deliver a national roadmap for deeper interoperability with NATO allies.
How Royal Navy periscopes are changing at Thales
"Gone are the days of the hole-penetrating optical periscope."
