European carriers in the Pacific ‘signal commitment’ to stability
The latest by Dr. Emma Salisbury of the Council on Geostrategy underscores the continuing importance of European carrier strike group deployments to the Indo-Pacific, even as Europe contends with threats closer to home.
Former Scot Labour leader calls for Trident to be scrapped
Richard Leonard MSP called for scrapping Trident but has shared misleading claims about the UK's nuclear weapons. Ironically, he also recently warned against online misinformation.
What did US and UK Defence Secretaries talk about on call?
The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, and US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, recently reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening NATO and sustaining support for Ukraine.
Concerns raised about Russian and Chinese subs in Arctic
Concerns have been raised by Graeme Downie MP about increasing Russian and Chinese submarine activity in the Arctic region.
Britain purchasing additional missiles for Destroyers
The Ministry of Defence is expected to finalise a contract for the acquisition of additional Aster 30 air defence missiles for the Royal Navy, following the successful conclusion of negotiations.
Royal Navy practice mine warfare to keep Baltic Sea open
The scenario, set in the Baltic Sea, allowed teams to practice rapid coordination and mine-clearing procedures essential for keeping vital sea lanes open.
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British carrier and Cunard liner formalise partnership
The relationship between HMS Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner in the world, has included sailor exchange visits and cooperative training exercises.
American supercarrier arrives in Greece
The USS Harry S. Truman and the USS Jason Dunham of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity...
Ireland’s undersea cables are at risk
The protection of undersea cables is rapidly becoming a top security priority for NATO and European countries, is Ireland doing enough?
