Opinion Section
Why Nato is struggling to rebuild itself
There is now a ticking clock on reinventing the transatlantic alliance.
Why it matters if an American no longer commands NATO
Why it matters for European security if an American no longer commands Nato troops – by a former Trident submarine commander.
NAVAL NEWS
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.
Navantia UK appoints Derek Jones in senior role
Navantia UK has announced the appointment of Derek Jones as its new Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer as the company expands its operations in the United Kingdom.
AVIATION NEWS
Britain takes delivery of more F-35 stealth jets
The Royal Air Force has announced the arrival of two new F-35B Lightning jets at RAF Marham.
India has attacked Pakistan
India has conducted missile strikes against targets in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, in what it describes as a “focused and non-escalatory” response to a deadly terror attack.
RAF air-to-air refuelling capabilities under review
The effectiveness and future configuration of the UK’s air-to-air refuelling capability are currently being reviewed as part of the wider Strategic Defence Review, the...
LAND NEWS
British Army reveals armoured vehicle retirement dates
The British Army has outlined projected retirement dates for several of its armoured fighting vehicles, according to a recent response from the Ministry of Defence.
PM’s LDC Speech: Defence spending to boost jobs
This morning at the London Defence Conference, we heard Prime Minister Keir Starmer outline his vision for making the UK's record-high defence investment 'directly benefit working people'.
£50 million ‘VALOUR’ project launched to support veterans
The Government has unveiled a new UK-wide veteran support initiative known as VALOUR, backed by £50 million in funding, aimed at streamlining access to services for former Armed Forces personnel across the country.
International News
Fact Checks
A Russian submarine, Scotland, and an odd conspiracy
A recent BBC Scotland news story about the sighting of a Russian submarine off the west coast of Scotland has sparked a flurry of odd reactions on social media.
The myth that nukes are in Scotland to keep England safe
Misconceptions can often take root and spread quickly, one incorrect claim is that the UK stores all of its nukes in Scotland because they're too dangerous to keep in England.