UK to purchase 9 P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The Ministry of Defence have announced a £178 billion investment in defence equipment, including the purchase of 9 new Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
Britain to purchase 138 F-35’s
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne reportedly plans to announce that Britain is purchasing 138 F-35B aircraft. The purchase goes far beyond what most defence analysts, including ourselves, expected and is reportedly the centrepiece of the Government's upcoming strategic defence review. Mr Osborne said: "My spending review this week is all about security - national and economic. By bringing forward the purchase of the world's...
WATCH: British Forces assist stricken cruise liner in Falklands
British forces based in the Falkland Islands yesterday responded to a distress call by the 10,000 tonne cruise ship ‘Le Boreal’.
Defence Select Committee SDSR inquiry near completion
The Defence Select Committees major inquiry ahead of the forthcoming SDSR into the potential threats facing the UK is reported to be near completion.
Falkland Islands ‘Le Boréal’ cruise ship incident update
The Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Falkland Islands emergency services have evacuated hundreds of passengers from the French flagged vessel Le Boréal.
An Alternative Strategic Defence and Security Review
The Human Security Centre have announced the publication of ‘The Two Per Cent Solution: An Alternative Strategic Defence and Security Review’.
UK and Turkey to work together to target Islamic State leaders
The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited Turkey where he is due to meet the Turkish Prime Minister to discuss Islamic State.
Special forces on British streets
Extra police and special forces are reportedly patrolling social hubs in London, Glasgow, Birmingham and many UK cities tonight.
Paris attackers kill at least 120 people
France has declared a national state of emergency after at least 120 people were killed in gun and bomb attacks in Paris.
Explosion in Lincolnshire village
A major disaster has been declared after the small and peaceful village of Anderby was rocked by a 'large explosion' but don't worry, it's just an exercise.
