RFA Mounts Bay supports Grand Turk island
RFA Mounts Bay has begun its support to Grand Turk island in the Turks and Caicos islands, in support of the Commando force from 3 Cdo Brigade personnel from 40 Commando Royal Marines and 59 Commando Royal Engineers.
US sending 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has announced that the US is sending another 3,000 troops to Afghanistan, an increase of over 25 percent in the number of American forces there.
How Dangerous is North Korea’s Navy?
The Korean People’s Navy is on the surface, pun intended, an antiquated navy comprised of mostly Cold War Soviet era technology which has been handed down.
UK sets up joint ‘Caribbean Coordination Cell’ with French and Dutch allies
The UK, Netherlands and France have created the Multinational Caribbean Coordination Cell (MNCCC) to aid relief efforts in the region.
Babcock wins South Korea Jangbogo III submarine weapons system contract
Babcock has successfully secured a seven year contract to produce and deliver weapons handling and launch equipment for the South Korean Jangbogo III submarine programme.
China unveils Unmanned Attack Helicopter
China is promoting an unmanned combat helicopter in the international market.
Lockheed Martin test new laser weapon
Lockheed Martin say their new laser weapon system proved it can deliver 'decisive lethality' against unmanned aerial vehicle threats.
Rising tensions in the Korean peninsula highlight key role of THAAD
In the wake of North Korea's recent threat to attack United States forces in the Pacific, Forecast International expects the THAAD missile system to play a pivotal role.
Canadian aircraft begin relief effort in the Caribbean, begin shipping British aid
The Royal Canadian Air Force are helping to deliver humanitarian aid from the UK Department for International Development (DfID) to the Caribbean.
UK say it is ‘ready to respond’ to Hurricane Maria
UK aid experts, military assets and relief supplies are already in the region and 'ready to respond' to Hurricane Maria say the MoD.
