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WEBThe myth that nukes are in Scotland to keep England safe. June 25, 2023. 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. Read more. Independent website publishing British and international defence news and analysis.
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WEBNew ITAR exemption streamlines AUKUS defence trade. Sea September 17, 2024. The exemption eliminates the need for ITAR licences or approvals for the export and re-transfer of defence articles between the U.S., UK and Australia.
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WEBJuly 22, 2024. The Ministry of Defence has announced a substantial £6.5 billion investment to enhance the rapid delivery of advanced complex weapons, such as the Storm Shadow, Brimstone, and Meteor missiles, to the Armed Forces. Read more.
A guide to the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers - UK Defence …
WEBOct 19, 2020 · The project to build HMS Queen Elizabeth and sister ship HMS Prince of Wales cost more than £6 billion. The aircraft carrier weighs 70,600 tonnes and has a top speed of 25 knots (this however has been exceeded comfortably). Its flight deck is 280 metres long and 70 metres wide – enough space for three football pitches.
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WEBAmerican bombers return home after show of force in Europe. March 4, 2024. The B-1 bombers flew as a simulated adversary and received intercepts from various NATO fighter aircraft across the Arctic, North Sea, and the Greenland, Iceland, and UK gap. Read more.
The Five Eyes – The Intelligence Alliance of the Anglosphere
WEBApr 14, 2020 · The Five Eyes brings the UK, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand into the world’s most complete and comprehensive intelligence alliance. The Five Eyes (FVEY) is widely regarded as the world’s most significant intelligence alliance. The origins of it can be traced back to the context of the Second World War and by its ...
Type 26 Frigate: A Guide - UK Defence Journal
WEBAug 1, 2017 · Type 26 Frigate: A Guide. By. George Allison. -. August 1, 2017. 5. The Type 26 frigate represents the future backbone of the Royal Navy and a massive leap forward in terms of flexibility of surface vessels enjoyed by the service. The City class will replace 8 of the 13 Type 23 frigates of the Royal Navy and export orders are being sought after ...
Update on current and future plans for Britain’s F-35 fleet
WEBMar 30, 2024 · A letter from the Minister of State for Defence Procurement sets out the status of the UK’s F-35 fleet. The letter from James Cartlidge MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement, to Jeremy Quin MP, Chair of the House of Commons Defence Committee, covers several key points regarding the development and operational status of the UK’s F-35 Lightning Force.
Roke signs a £40m with British Army for Project ZODIAC – DSEI23
WEBSep 14, 2023 · Roke, a UK-based Contractor, today confirmed it has signed a £40m contract to deliver the next two years of Project ZODIAC for the British Army. ZODIAC is the backbone of the Army’s Land ISTAR Programme, and will deliver an integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) system, which will …
Bulldog replacement ‘yet to be determined’ - UK Defence Journal
WEBJan 7, 2022 · The Bulldog capability will be replaced by another platform or family of platforms, yet to be determined. The Army has assigned resources to replace Bulldog and, on current plans, procurement activity should commence in 2025.”. In an analysis of the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability, the Defence Select Committee published this ...
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