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Beards in the Army

Historically speaking, having whiskers has never precluded a decent performance in combat argues Lt Col Stuart Crawford.

The wreck of a torpedoed British ship after a 109-year mystery

A British cargo ship which was torpedoed and sunk during the first world war has finally surrendered its 109-year-old secret.

NAVAL NEWS

NATO talks readiness for war at annual Commanders Conference

"There has never been a more critical point in world history to enhance the collective defence of the Alliance."

American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit

The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of Scotland.

AUKUS alliance plans expansion, according to UK

Australia, the UK and US are considering the potential for involving Japan in some elements of the alliance.

AVIATION NEWS

UK refuses to say if Israel sought help against Iran drones

The UK government has declined to comment on whether Israel requested British military assistance in response to Iran's drone and missile attack.

20 Years of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission

"On a daily basis, Allied fighter jets flying over the Baltic Sea – now surrounded by NATO Allies – are a strong symbol of what our great NATO Alliance has represented for 75 years."

RAF and RAAF Jointly Revive 80 Squadron

The Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have jointly revived the prestigious 80 Squadron.

LAND NEWS

Royal Gibraltar Regiment return following exercise

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has concluded its annual firing camp, Ex Jebel Tarik, in the UK and is now returning to Gibraltar.

BAE selects Hanwha USA for modernisation project

BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc has selected Hanwha Defense USA to modernise an existing production building at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in America.

Britain’s ‘most lethal tank’ rolls off the production line

With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 will be the most lethal and survivable tank ever operated by the British Army.

International News

Fact Checks

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. 

Would UK naval shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?

Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.

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