Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country?
Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country? The question comes up often, usually with a note of scepticism.
Britain demands NATO must contest Russia in every domain
Britain’s top military officer has called for NATO to confront Russia across every front, warning that deterrence depends on showing strength in all areas of competition, from nuclear forces to economic pressure.
British warship ‘opens fire’ with gun
The Royal Navy’s Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel HMS Trent has carried out her first 30mm gunnery firing in a year and a half, according to an update from the ship’s crew.
NATO mine countermeasures group calls in at Stavanger
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1), currently led by the Latvian Navy ship Virsaitis, visited Stavanger, Norway this week.
Raytheon wins $258 million SM-2 missile contract
The SM-2 Block IIICU variant incorporates several upgrades and will provide the U.S. Navy with a more capable and versatile missile.
HMS Tyne highlights vital role of patrol ships in UK waters
The Portsmouth-based ship, one of three first-generation River-class vessels still in service, has spent over 3,500 hours at sea in 2025, frequently tasked with monitoring ships and submarines.
NATO targets Arctic advantage with Cold Weather Centre
NATO is stepping up efforts to strengthen its ability to operate in the High North, with a Norwegian-led Cold Weather Operations Centre of Excellence driving capability development across all domains in extreme cold environments.
Lockheed marks 250th delivery of MK 48 torpedo system
The milestone coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary.
Figures show defence key to Scotland spending allocation
Scotland’s latest Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures show that defence remains a substantial component of the country’s public spending allocation.
Australia controls UK submarine from 10,000 miles away
The Royal Navy has demonstrated for the first time that its new submarine Excalibur can be controlled from the other side of the world, with operators in Australia directing the uncrewed submarine while it was submerged in UK waters.
