Stoltenberg discusses NATO transatlantic link at Munich conference
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told the Munich Security Conference last week that the organisation is adapting to ensure it continues its success against new threats and challenges. But even as the alliance transitions, there are some pillars that remain undisturbed and the largest of those is the transatlantic partnership, Stoltenberg said. He noted the symbolism of two items in front...
UK announces new ‘Combat Air Strategy’
A Combat Air Strategy will be launched to ensure Britain maintains a 'world-leading combat air capability', Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced in front of the defence select committee.
The F-35 for Germany
Within a decade, Germany must replace 85 of its Tornado multi-role combat aircraft.
World submarine market continues to expand say industry analysts
Each year, Forecast International publishes its analysis of projected submarine construction for the next decade. For the last eight years, the trend in terms of numbers of submarines projected and their total value has been steadily upward.
Why the F-35 is an invaluable asset for the British armed forces in coalition warfare
This year, the UK's first F-35 squadron will declare initial operational capability.
MoD and partner firms submit final Typhoon proposal to Belgium
The Ministry of Defence has submitted its final Eurofighter Typhoon offer to Belgium on behalf of itself and partner companies.
UK to ‘step up commitment to a modernised NATO’ says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has set out his aims for a modern NATO.
Russian military ‘almost certainly’ responsible for destructive 2017 cyber attack say GCHQ
An assessment by the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, has found that the Russian military was almost certainly responsible for the 'NotPetya' cyber attack of June 2017.
US Air Force outlines future of bomber force
The US Air Force outlined plans for its bomber fleet in its Fiscal Year 2019 President’s Budget Request this week.
Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels demonstrate global reach
Royal Navy ships and submarines, as well as their Royal Fleet Auxiliary, are currently deployed worldwide but where? Let's take a look. When writing about aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and frigate HMS Somerset recently arriving in the British territory of Gibraltar, I came across an interesting tweet at the weekend that really put into perspective what the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet...
