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

Tributes to inspirational Admiral Sir Clive Johnstone

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key described Sir Clive as "an outstanding officer and inspirational individual who positively impacted the lives of so many. He will be sorely missed."

RFA on strike today over pay

RFA have imposed a one-year deal of 4.5% which does not reflect the value and sacrifices of staff in the fleet, say the RMT.
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Britain to feed thousands in Gaza using new pier

The UK is set to provide essential aid to Gaza, aiming to support up to 11,000 Palestinians in need for a month.

AVIATION NEWS

Polish F-16s Join British Typhoons for Astral Knight

Once the exercise concludes, the squadron will return to Romania to continue Operation Biloxi, which involves enhanced air policing.

Veteran Sea King helicopter installed at Yeovilton

The Sea King ZF118, callsign ‘Victor Oscar VO’, served the Commando Helicopter Force for nearly 30 years.

British firm BAE awarded work on American AC-130J gunships

The contract includes the provision of heads-up displays (HUDs) for AC-130J aircraft.

LAND NEWS

Leeds mother found guilty of terrorism offences

Anjum's son, Sameer, had become radicalised, consuming terrorist propaganda. Anjum did not report them to the authorities.

UK awards Avon Protection £38m for respirator supply

Since the initial contract was awarded, Avon Protection has supplied nearly 100,000 GSRs to the Ministry of Defence.

Journalist threatened with arrest at protest in Scotland

Xander Elliards, a reporter for The National newspaper, was covering a protest in Glasgow was threatened with arrest.

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.

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