Opinion Section
Challenger 3 – The new tank for The British Army
One hundred and forty eight tanks is laughably small argues Lt Col Stuart Crawford.
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.
NAVAL NEWS
Social Value in Defence Procurement and HMS Ambuscade
Integrating social value into defence procurement ensures that projects like the repatriation of HMS Ambuscade strengthen local economies, preserve heritage, and meet government objectives for sustainability and community engagement.
Trevelyan advocates for stronger Royal Navy presence
The speech by Anne-Marie Trevelyan at the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference highlighted the vital role of the Royal Navy in global security.
Future Royal Navy ships to need less crew
The Royal Navy is looking to incorporate more automated systems and robotics that can handle tasks traditionally performed by sailors.
AVIATION NEWS
Progress in UK-French future cruise and anti-ship missiles
The Ministry of Defence has reported advancements in the Anglo-French Future Cruise-Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme.
British heavy lift aircraft spearhead major NATO exercise
Royal Air Force heavy lift aircraft have delivered a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) to the British Army during a major NATO exercise in Estonia.
MBDA completes qualification of GRIFO air defence system
MBDA has successfully completed a qualification firing of the GRIFO air defence system, incorporating the CAMM-ER missile, for the Italian Army.
LAND NEWS
British Army show off Ares armoured vehicle
The Royal Armoured Corps recently highlighted the Ares, an armoured reconnaissance and troop-carrying vehicle.
Watch as British tank shows off firepower in Germany
The British Army's new Challenger 3 main battle tank showcased its firepower for the first time during live-firing trials in Germany.
Surge of ChatGPT-powered Twitter bots target Defence
An alarming trend has emerged on Twitter: bot accounts using ChatGPT to blend in with the defence sector.
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.