Opinion Section
UK’s silent support for Ukraine’s missile strikes on Russia
"I firmly believe that Ukraine should use every tool at its disposal to reclaim its territory", argues Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford.
UK ‘atrophying its armed forces’ says former tank commander
In a period described by some as “pre-war,” the UK continues with the atrophying of its armed forces argues Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford.
NAVAL NEWS
British warships new gun fires 5-Inch shells at Mach 3
The gun fitted on HMS Glasgow gun can fire shells over 30kg up to three times the speed of sound at a range of over 37km.
New images show British warship with new five inch gun
The Royal Navy has installed an advanced Mk45 Mod 4A gun on HMS Glasgow, incorporating automated technology inspired by the US Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers.
No evidence Belarusian nationals accessed submarine details
The Government say there is "no evidence that Belarusian nationals had access to sensitive information" after reports that software used by British nuclear submarine engineers had been outsourced to Belarusian developers.
AVIATION NEWS
A great day out at the International Ayr Show
The International Ayr Show 2024 has wrapped up in spectacular fashion, giving everyone who attended an unforgettable weekend—and we had a front-row seat!
MOD confirms Investment in Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapons
Investment in the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship weapon programme is continuing under an on-going assessment phase contract with MBDA.
New British cruise missile to be fired later this year
The next significant milestone for the SPEAR Cap 3 programme is the first guided firing, scheduled to take place later this year.
LAND NEWS
Government clarifies support for veterans with hearing loss
Jim Shannon, Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford, asked the Ministry of Defence about the support provided and planned for veterans who experienced hearing loss.
MOD reviews eligibility criteria for Nuclear Test Medal
The Secretary of State for Defence has directed the Ministry of Defence to look at the commemorative medal criteria.
Rolls-Royce and FFG to modernise Leopard 1 tank family
Rolls-Royce and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft have announced a new project to repower the Leopard 1 tank family.
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.