British firm BAE Systems surging in defence boom
The company cited increased defence spending from European NATO members and the UK’s commitment to raising defence investment to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 as factors supporting long-term growth and workforce increases.
Experts call for expansion of UK’s nuclear arsenal
A recent Spectator article, authored by Paul Mason, Marc De Vore, and James Rogers, argues that the UK must consider expanding its nuclear arsenal to address emerging threats from Russia and China.
Commando aviators win top award for global ops
At one point, seven of 845 Naval Air Squadron’s ten Merlins and all personnel were deployed simultaneously across five locations in Europe and the Middle East.
British warship ‘opens fire’ with main gun
HMS Richmond has been conducting gunnery training as part of the ongoing Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment. #CSG25
Kongsberg and BAE Systems forge defence collaboration
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and BAE Systems have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen their industrial collaboration in support of the defence needs of Norway, the United Kingdom, and allied nations.
British aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ in Mediterranean
Impressive images captured aboard HMS Prince of Wales show a sailor firing the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) during a gunnery exercise at sea.
Italian stealth jets operate from British aircraft carrier
Italian F-35B fighter jets have operated from HMS Prince of Wales as part of Exercise MedStrike.
Russian submarine shadowed in English Channel
HMS Tyne has tracked a Russian Kilo-class submarine, Krasnodar, as it passed through the English Channel, as part of a NATO mission to monitor Russian naval movements.
British warship opens fire with ‘controlled aggression’
HMS Richmond, a Type 23 Frigate, is 'sharp, accurate, and ready to respond'. #CSG25
UK aiming to speed up warship procurement
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to accelerate the procurement process for new surface fleet assets for both the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
