Opinion Section
Britain could soon lose control of its defence industry
The US want to lead the industry – and they've got the market to be the leader argues Keith Hartley, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of York.
How we defeat the drones
The blossoming of drones is not unlike that of the development of aircraft in the First World War argues Lt Col Stuart Crawford.
NAVAL NEWS
All major Royal Navy warships now being built in Scotland
Scotland has become the hub for constructing all of the Royal Navy's escort vessels.
Royal Navy endorses new electronic warfare system
The Royal Navy has officially endorsed the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), following positive feedback from its first round of testing.
UK confirms new nuclear subs to be operational in 2030s
Britain's new nuclear submarines will be operational from the late 2030s, replacing the current Astute Class.
AVIATION NEWS
Helicopter carries an F-35 whilst being refuelled
During the operation, the CH-53K also demonstrated its aerial refuelling capabilities with a KC-130T Hercules.
Britain’s Typhoon fleet: Counts and variants revealed
The UK's Typhoon fleet consists of 137 aircraft, divided into 30 Tranche 1, 67 Tranche 2, and 40 Tranche 3 variants.
UK aircraft over Israel ‘solely to locate hostages’
The UK's unarmed reconnaissance aircraft are over Gaza "solely for the purpose of locating the remaining hostages".
LAND NEWS
The indispensable role of the Royal Logistic Corps
Without the vital services and skills provided by the RLC, the British Army would struggle to function.
MOD equal pay audit shows ‘negligible’ gender pay gap
According to a report, there is "virtually no gender pay gap" when salaries are adjusted for length of service.
Britain confirms plans to double rocket artillery fleet
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to upgrade and expand its Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) fleet to 85 vehicles from around 40.
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.