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
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.
New American assault ship named USS Helmand Province
The 45,000-ton ship will be the third Flight I America-class ship following Bougainville and Fallujah.
Industrial action by nuclear sub workforce hits Rolls-Royce
GMB union agrees action will not jeopardise the UK's continuous at sea nuclear deterrent, safety of submarines or operational submarines at sea.
AVIATION NEWS
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".
British Army’s new attack helicopters lead NATO drills
British Apache, Wildcat and Chinook helicopters will train to deploy and suport troops in seizing a foothold against Russia in defence of the Baltic states.
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.