Opinion Section
Britain is a powerful country – but let’s not be silly
Britain is often portrayed as a nation in decline, but its global influence and capabilities remain significant. As one of the world’s leading nations, the United Kingdom still punches above its weight on the international stage.
Why the British army is unprepared for Ukraine
Why the British army is so unprepared to send troops to Ukraine. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Britain is “ready and willing to...
NAVAL NEWS
BAE awarded £7m contract for lifejackets and buoyancy aids
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth up to £7m to BAE Systems Surface Ships for the supply and support of personal flotation devices, including lifejackets, buoyancy aids, and flotation devices for civilian use across maritime and amphibious platforms.
Royal Navy deploys drone tech from Japanese warship
The Royal Navy’s Mine and Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG) has successfully launched and operated uncrewed underwater vehicles from a Japanese mine countermeasures vessel for the first time.
Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine
Haltbakk Bunkers will cease supplying fuel to U.S. forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.
AVIATION NEWS
UK issues tender for H145 infrastructure at RAF Akrotiri
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a tender notice for the Interim Infrastructure Solution for H145 helicopters at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
Russia failing to achieve air superiority over Ukraine
Despite possessing technological and numerical advantages, Russia’s Aerospace Forces have failed to dominate Ukrainian airspace.
UK and Ireland hold defence talks as cooperation continues
The UK and Republic of Ireland have recently engaged in high-level discussions on military cooperation.
LAND NEWS
Elon Musk backs US withdrawal from NATO alliance
Elon Musk, head of the United States Department of Government Efficiency, has backed calls for the United States to leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
UK affirms commitment to Ukraine NATO accession
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine’s maritime security and its long-term path to NATO membership.
UK commits £2.26bn loan to to buy weapons for Ukraine
The loan will be repaid using profits generated from selling sanctioned Russian sovereign assets.
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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