A breakdown of British forces deploying in Europe
With the news that 20,000 British troops, tanks, artillery, jets, attack helicopters, submarines, warships and even an aircraft carrier are to deploy around Europe, we take a look at what is going where.
Britain deploying 20,000 troops across Europe to deter Russia
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that 20,000 service personnel from the British Armed Forces will deploy across Europe to take part in Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
Why us? Foreign Secretary explains why UK jets hit Houthis
Foreign Secretary David Cameron has outlined the reasons for British involvement in strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
UK ‘open to further strikes’ in Yemen if necessary
Britain is prepared to conduct additional military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen if the situation demands.
NATO-Ukraine Council meets, allies pledge air defence aid
The NATO-Ukraine Council convened in response to the recent surge in Russian air strikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.
Lockheed Martin and NASA unveil X-59
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has rolled out the X-59, an experimental aircraft reportedly designed to minimise the impact of sonic booms.
Paveway – The bomb used to blast Houthi targets in Yemen
For ground attack missions, Typhoon is armed with the GPS/laser-guided Paveway IV bombs, bombs which a flight of the jets used to great effect last night.
British jets carry out air strikes against targets in Yemen
Typhoon jets have fired Storm Shadow missiles, hitting multiple targets in Yemen after Houthi forces ignored demands to halt activies against ships in the Red Sea.
Drone shot down over British aircraft carrier in Sweden
In mid-October, HMS Queen Elizabeth was in Gothenburg when a drone entered the protected area around the warship and was eliminated.
Multiple Typhoon jets train over the Clyde
In such training exercises, pilots practice engaging with simulated enemy aircraft using various tactical manoeuvres.
