UK to almost double expeditionary force to 50,000
The army’s deployable expeditionary force will increase from 30,000 to 50,000 by 2025.
New maritime patrol aircraft to be based at RAF Lossiemouth
A new fleet of 9 P-8 maritime patrol aircraft is to be based at RAF Lossiemouth.
No, five frigates have not been cancelled
The Type 26 order has been cut from 13 to 8 to fund the immediate spending outlined in the SDSR. It is still expected that 13 vessels will be procured.
Typhoon life to be extended, two more squadrons to be created
The MoD have announced the life of Typhoon is to be extended to 2040 and two additional squadrons will be created, giving a total of 7 frontline squadrons.
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’.