Opinion Section
Hamas humiliated by Israel
Of course, Hezbollah has sworn revenge but there doesn’t appear to be anything significant they can do in the short term argues Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford.
Defence Review 2024 – There will be cuts, but what’s going?
The UK's 'Global Britain' ambition is at risk, with the military facing severe cutbacks and equipment shortages leaving the nation ill-prepared for growing global conflicts.
NAVAL NEWS
UK nuclear warhead renewal boosted by $2.1bn U.S. Contract
The UK's efforts to modernise its nuclear deterrent have taken another step forward as part of a $2.1 billion American contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense to Lockheed Martin.
BAE lands £146m contract to modernise American warship
BAE Systems in the U.S. has been awarded a £146 million contract by the U.S. Navy to carry out extensive maintenance and modernisation of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey.
Royal Navy shells out support to return rare turtles
The Royal Navy has assisted in the return of six rare loggerhead turtles to their native Atlantic habitat after the creatures were rescued and nursed back to health in the UK.
AVIATION NEWS
NATO strengthens Baltic air defences to deter Russia
Aerial drills will see fighter and support aircraft from across NATO nations practicing 'Quick Reaction Alert' procedures to protect the airspace over the Baltic Sea region.
Commando helicopters build desert experience in U.S.
The air and ground crews of 847 Naval Air Squadron are undertaking essential desert training as part of Exercise Emerald Warrior at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California.
UK missile defence project shortlists tendering companies
Eight companies have been shortlisted for 'STORM', the selected firm will be responsible for advancing the ability to detect, track, and intercept missile threats to the United Kingdom.
LAND NEWS
British Army shows off future heavy firepower
The British Army have demonstrated their latest armoured platforms—Ajax, Boxer, and the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank.
UK awards £120m contract for Advanced Telescopic Sights
This contract, placed by the Dismounted Close Combat project team, is designed to enhance the operational effectiveness of British Army assault rifles in low light and difficult conditions.
British forces prepare for ‘large-scale ground combat’
NATO's Joint Force Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa concluded a ten day exercise aimed at simulating large-scale ground combat operations.
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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