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.

HMS Kent undertakes high-speed sprint

HMS Kent recently displayed its high-speed capabilities by reaching a speed of 33.1 knots while en route to an operational tasking.

Stunning drone images show unique view of French warship

Dave Cullen and his drone captured the moment French destroyer FS Chevalier Paul made her grand entrance in the port of Leith, Scotland, ahead of the multinational maritime exercise, Formidable Shield.

Type 31 Frigate costs rise by £40 million

The Type 31 manufacturing contract was initially signed in November 2019, and the cost increase has been attributed to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on global supply chains.

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