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Avril isn't real but good on you for digging into the source for this April Fools Day article.
Aircraft carrier gets new upgrade at Rosyth
HMS Queen Elizabeth's refit has introduced a novel deck feature said to expand aviation flexibility, though questions remain over how it will be used in practice
British flagship found in dock with no engine
A heavily armed Royal Navy vessel that has been drydocked in Portsmouth for an extended period is at the centre of a scandal this morning after it emerged the ship has no engine.
UK to parade Trident through Edinburgh to boost union
The UK government has announced plans to stage a colossal military parade through the heart of Edinburgh, featuring controversial Trident nuclear missiles, in an effort to drum up support for the union.
Britain to introduce new inflatable warships to expand fleet
A Downing Street source suggested that if successful, this scheme could be expanded to include inflatable army tanks and fighter jets, allowing for a fully air-powered military by 2035.
Scotland to buy former British assault ship for ferry role
In an unexpected move to address Scotland's ongoing ferry crisis, the Scottish Government has announced plans to acquire the Royal Navy's HMS Albion to operate on the Cambuslang to Clydebank route.
Number of F-35 jets ‘missing’ from hangar
The Ministry of Defence has downplayed reports that several F-35B Lightning II jets are currently unaccounted for on the flight line at a base.
Britain orders 13 new super stealth cruisers for Royal Navy
The vessels, understood to be part of a previously undisclosed maritime capability initiative, will reportedly incorporate an advanced low-observability architecture designed to significantly reduce their detectability across multiple domains.
Part of Scotland to temporarily become part of England
British Prime Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney have unveiled a plan to designate the Govan area of Glasgow as an English constituency, an official part of England, to ensure the safe and secure continuation of warship building.
Britain to refit tank fleet to operate on European roads
The UK government has announced plans to retrofit the entire British tank fleet to comply with new EU road regulations, converting all tanks to left-hand drive at an estimated cost of £1.4 billion.
UK to parade Trident through Edinburgh to boost union
The UK government has announced plans to stage a colossal military parade through the heart of Edinburgh, featuring controversial Trident nuclear missiles, in an effort to drum up support for the union.
