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In dire straits – the RFA in crisis
The Royal Fleet Auxilliary is overworked, underpaid, and undervalued argues @TheSubHunter1.
Protected: Putin’s approval bump offers little reassurance on strategy
A bump in domestic approval offers little reassurance for Putin’s military strategy.
Two recent studies by Western academics have concluded that public support for Vladimir...
NAVAL NEWS
Huge armada of powerful NATO warships gather around Britain
Aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, submarines and frigates are currently off the coast of the UK.
BMT leads contract for Royal Navy technical documentation
In addition to technical documentation, the new agreement will support key digital initiatives such as the Royal Navy's 'Digital Twin' and 'Support Information Knowledge Management' systems.
British carrier groups should visit Pacific more says report
A recent report by the Council on Geostrategy recommends that the UK increase its naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically within the First Island Chain, to contribute to ongoing deterrence efforts.
AVIATION NEWS
British stealth jets in night time carrier operations
As part of Exercise Strike Warrior, 809 Naval Air Squadron 617 Squadron have been conducting intensive night flying operations with F-35B Lightning jets aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
U.S. stealth bombers hit targets in Yemen
The strikes are part of ongoing efforts to reduce the Houthis’ ability to conduct attacks on U.S. and coalition military and civilian ships.
RIAT to showcase ‘Eyes in the Skies’ in 2025
Next summer's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) will spotlight specialised aircraft used for intelligence, surveillance, maritime patrol, and reconnaissance, under the newly announced theme, 'Eyes in the Skies'.
LAND NEWS
NATO urges adjusting troop numbers for attrition warfare
NATO officials have urged member nations to reassess their manpower strategies to better prepare for potential high-intensity conflicts.
John Healey reaffirms UK commitment to Ukraine
"They're fighting for the same values, the same beliefs, and the same freedoms that we prize."
NATO focus on Russia as ‘key adversary’ in new plans
NATO has reaffirmed its focus on countering Russian aggression as part of its enhanced deterrence and defence posturE.
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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