NATO Commodore warns Baltic threat ‘still very real’
Commodore Arjen Warnaar warned that the Baltic threat remains "very real" and said NATO’s response depends on vigilance, professionalism, and the constant management of risk at sea.
Babcock turns to overseas welders amid Scottish skills gap
The shortage has been linked to cuts in college training budgets and the Scottish Government’s decision not to fund a new welding centre.
American attack helicopters ‘open fire’ in Carribean
U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra and UH-1Y Venom crews conducted live fire exercises off the Caribbean coast, firing heavy machine gun and rocket systems.
Rangers and Commandos join NATO Special Ops Taskforce
Defence Minister Al Carns has confirmed that the Army Rangers and Royal Marines Commando Force form a key part of the NATO Special Operations Taskforce.
Former Admiral warns united Ireland poses UK security risk
A striking intervention by Rear Admiral Chris Parry, reported in The Irish Times, has reignited debate over Ireland’s neutrality and its place in European security.
Multiple American warships ‘open fire’ with missiles
Three US Navy destroyers have conducted coordinated missile firings in the Atlantic Ocean during a major naval event marking the service’s 250th anniversary.
NATO warships dock in Dublin for visit
Two NATO warships have arrived in Dublin for a three-day port visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation with Ireland.
Royal Navy’s new minehunting mothership begins trials
The Royal Navy’s first dedicated minehunting support vessel, HMS Stirling Castle, has sailed for the first time as a commissioned warship after leaving Merseyside for sea trials and training.
Inside Britain’s most advanced military optics facility
We went behind the scenes at Thales UK’s optronics site in Glasgow, where the same people who build periscopes and sighting systems for the armed forces are also opening paths into engineering for young people across the city.
British warship shadows Russian destroyer off UK coast
HMS Duncan earlier tracked a Russian destroyer through UK waters in a 48-hour NATO operation.
