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Guidance relating to possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection

NHS advice is being published in the UK Defence Journal to make sure as many people as possible see the guidance.

Dumping submarines off the coast – A rumour from the past, not present

There's been a lot of misunderstanding over rumours that there was once a plan to dumb submarine hulls off the Scottish coast.

A short introduction to the Baghdad Pact – When Britain and Iran were allies

For almost 25 years, the UK led an organisation that included Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Pakistan as military allies.

The case for a new amphibious assault ship to replace HMS Ocean

The problem? The cost in gold and people makes all this very unlikely.

Why do British jets ‘protect’ Irish airspace?

Ireland lacks aircraft that can climb high enough or go fast enough to intercept Russian aircraft.

Why does the RAF intercept aircraft outside sovereign UK airspace?

Protecting UK airspace is the RAF’s most important role and one of the reasons it was formed in 1918.

Iceland and NATO – The Reluctant North?

At 3:40am, an Icelandic policeman saw a fleet of warships approaching the harbour. The British invasion had started.

What are Norwegian F-35s doing in Iceland?

The Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 detachment conducting NATO's air mission in Iceland presented their activities to the media at Keflavik Air Base last week.

Who you should be following in the UK defence community

This list is intended to highlight people we believe are worth following to get a wider and informed perspective on UK defence matters.

Military Struggles with Social Media – An analysis

The military is struggling to adapt to the comparatively recent proliferation of social media.

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