Royal Navy to the rescue of cyclone-hit Pacific Island
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Spey has stepped in to assist the inhabitants of Tanna, one of 80 islands in the Republic of Vanuatu, as they grapple with the aftermath of two devastating tropical cyclones.
British and Irish forces monitor Russian warship off Ireland
The Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force have been providing support to Irish forces by tracking Russian navy ships operating near Irish territory.
Escalating Nuclear Safety Concerns at Faslane
The Ferret's investigative reporting has recently shed light on a critical issue that deserves our immediate attention: the significant rise in nuclear safety incidents on the Clyde.
A brief guide to the UK’s nuclear weapons
This article summarises the key insights from a briefing paper, shedding light on the nation's nuclear posture, disarmament stance, and ongoing modernisation efforts.
A robust partnership – UK and US defence and intelligence
The UK reaps the rewards of US resources and economies of scale, while the US gains from British niche capabilities, global reach, and commitment to defending shared values.
Scotland to host huge NATO missile defence exercise
NATO allies have gathered at RAF Lossiemouth to take part in the biannual Formidable Shield exercise, which aims to improve joint live-fire, integrated air and missile defence interoperability.
Phalanx under fire – AI weapons ban pushed over ethics
Experts have debated the ethical, legal, and technical concerns of AI in weapons like the Royal Navy's Phalanx system, discussing potential bans on specific autonomous systems.
NATO warships converge on Scotland for missile defence
Scotland is set to host a major NATO exercise, Exercise Formidable Shield, beginning on Monday with ten nations participating in the missile defence test.
MoD release ‘Nuclear Site Event Report’ figures for Faslane
The reports, requested by Deidre Brock MP, reveal that the safety significance of all events remains low, with no reported incidents causing harm to staff, the public, or the environment.
HMS Diamond serves as guardship for Coronation
HMS Diamond is the Royal Guardship for the King's Coronation.
