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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 shoots down drone off coast of Scotland
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon has successfully shot down a supersonic drone off the coast of Scotland during Exercise Formidable Shield 25.
Serco wins £1bn maritime support contracts for Royal Navy
Serco has secured three major contracts valued at over £1 billion from the Ministry of Defence to deliver maritime services for the Royal Navy.
Lowe rebuked again on using Royal Navy warships in Channel
Rupert Lowe, Independent MP for Great Yarmouth, has again been told that "Defence assets are procured for Defence tasks" and are not primarily intended for border security operations.
AVIATION NEWS
Britain and Germany to build 2,000km range strike missiles
The UK and Germany have announced a new collaboration to develop a long-range precision strike weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 km.
UK outlines military collaboration with Israel
In a letter dated 1 May 2025, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, addressed Shockat Adam MP regarding concerns raised during the...
Missiles flying off Scottish coast in huge exercise
In one of the world's largest live-fire exercises, NATO warships are testing integrated missile defence at QinetiQ’s Hebrides range – extending to about four and a half times the size of the UK. #FormidableShield
LAND NEWS
MoD confirms challenges in meeting housing repair targets
The Ministry of Defence has provided new details regarding the challenges faced in meeting urgent repair targets for Service Family Accommodation.
Army sets £18 million recruitment advertising budget
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army's recruitment advertising budget for the financial year 2025-26 has been set at approximately £18 million.
Francois calls on Gov to protect NI veterans from charges
Shadow Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has called on the government to take immediate action to protect Northern Ireland veterans from potential prosecution.
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.
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