The Russian Bear Strategic Bomber: A Cold War relic with a New Purpose?
The Russian ‘Bear’ strategic bomber was built by the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War with the United States. Its initial design was based on the concept of a ‘Cold war Nuclear Bomber’. Themilitary planners in the Soviet Union wanted to replicate the United States success of its strategic bomber force during the Second World War. This...
BSI revise guidance for information security management
BSI, the business standards company, has revised its guidance standard for information security management systems.
‘Dragonworks’ laser test facility opened by Qinetiq in Farnbourough
The new facility, named Dragonworks, will serve as a test bed for all technologies associated with high-energy lasers for military or commercial applications say Qinetiq.
Russian government owned news agency claims a British mine caused the sinking of the ARA San Juan
Sputnik has claimed that the sinking of Argentine submarine ARA San Juan was caused by a British deep-sea mine deployed during the Falklands War. The problem? Britain didn't lay any mines.
Former Defence Secretary warns current review ‘is really a review about money’
A former Defence Secretary has warned that the current defence review has no relation to strategic threats.
Incident at Oxford Circus tube station in London
An incident has occurred at Oxford Circus tube station in London with reports of shots fired and police responding "as if terrorist related".
HMS Montrose re-joins the fleet
Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose has been officially welcomed back into front-line service at a rededication service held at HM Naval Base Devonport.
UK and France step up defence cooperation
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his French counterpart Florence Parly have agreed to increase maritime intelligence sharing.
US and UK considering joint RC-135 base
The move is being prompted by the closure of the USAF's Mildenhall base in 2022 and issues with the runway at RAF Waddington being too short for the RC-135.
Scotland ‘crucial to defence of the UK’ says Defence Secretary
The MoD has around 10,000 sailors, soldiers and air personnel living permanently in Scotland, supported by 8,000 reservists and civilians.
