Opinion Section
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.
Britain pressured as West yields to missile rhetoric
The USA and the UK should not be deterred by Putin’s increasingly deranged bluster. If anything, it should be the other way around, argues Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford.
NAVAL NEWS
The Royal Navy needs longer range weapons
"The development of longer-range and more survivable anti-ship weapons is crucial in ensuring that the Royal Navy can project power."
The Royal Navy needs ‘more, longer-range’ anti-ship weapons
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy calls for the Royal Navy to prioritise the development of longer-range anti-ship weapons.
UK must boost warship production, says new report
The report, authored by Dr Emma Salisbury for the Council on Geostrategy, highlights the critical need for the Royal Navy to enhance its capacity, mass, and firepower to safeguard the UK's interests.
AVIATION NEWS
Pentagon releases footage of new B-21 stealth bomber
"Nobody on the planet can build an exquisite, technologically advanced platform like the B-21."
UK warns Russia over hostile actions, summons ambassador
Britain has sent a clear signal that it will not be intimidated or swayed by Russia’s aggressive tactics.
No, British aircraft aren’t delivering weapons to Israel
Despite unsubstantiated claims from certain outlets, we have found no evidence to support the assertion that British aircraft are delivering weapons to Israel.
LAND NEWS
Britain strengthening defence manufacturing industry
"This Government is committed to developing a UK defence industrial base that is able to better support our own and allies' security."
Babcock unveil new UK made mortar
The vehicle mounted mortar system is the first UK manufactured 1mortar system in decades.
Babcock to build 53 new Jackal vehicles for the British Army
Initially developed for Afghanistan, the Jackal can be used for deep reconnaissance, rapid assault, fire support, and convoy protection.
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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