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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.
Update on current and future plans for Britain’s F-35 fleet
WEBMar 30, 2024 — Here’s the letter in full. Dear Jeremy, I am providing an update on the continuing growth and capability delivery of the F-35 Lightning Force. Since I wrote to your predecessor in July 2023, the declaration of Full Operating Capability (FOC) for the first procurement phase (Tranche 1) has been agreed as occurring no later than 31 Dec 2025.
Britain’s armed forces equipment by the numbers - UK Defence …
WEBNov 19, 2023 — The land component of the UK armed forces shows a mix of strength and ongoing updates. With 3,207 pieces of combat equipment, the army’s arsenal comprises 845 Armored Personnel Carriers, 1,480 Protected Mobility Vehicles, and 882 Armored Fighting Vehicles. However, these numbers are provisional, pending an ongoing process to enhance data quality.
Tempest – Facts on Britain’s new fighter jet programme
WEBJun 14, 2023 — Team Tempest is a collaborative project to build Britain’s new fighter jet. This partnership is constituted by industry giants BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, and MBDA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Through this article, we will analyse the insights from the BAE Systems factsheet, focusing on the employment opportunities ...
Air - UK Defence Journal
WEBUK warned it is ‘vulnerable’ to missile attack. Air September 30, 2024. The UK's missile defence capabilities are in urgent need of improvement, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ International Relations and Defence Committee.
Challenger 2: Compared to the Competition - UK Defence Journal
WEBJan 4, 2017 — In comparison the M1A2 Abrams is equipped with a 120mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun of which 42 rounds can be carried. Like Challeger 2 APFSDS rounds are used. Unlike Challenger 2 it can also be used with anti-personnel canisters and HEAT rounds. The Leopard 2A6 uses a very similar gun to …
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 ...
Two British aircraft carriers now at sea - UK Defence Journal
WEBSep 9, 2023 — Britain’s two aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, are currently at sea. As HMS Queen Elizabeth showcases military might and NATO unity in the North Seas, HMS Prince of Wales ventures into technological frontiers off the USA’s Eastern Seaboard. HMS Queen Elizabeth: Leading the Carrier Strike Group.
What is the status of each Type 45 Destroyer? - UK Defence Journal
WEBJul 20, 2021 — Fitting CAMM onto the Type 45s will give the destroyers a 50% increase in the number of its air defence missiles. Installation will be via 24 additional launcher cells, and the Sea Viper C2 will get a technology upgrade, giving it a major increase in processing power. The existing 48 Sylver cells on the Type 45 will now be solely for the longer ...
UK outlines three ‘tiers’ of military drones - UK Defence Journal
WEBFeb 24, 2024 — Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton outlined the classification of drone technologies into three tiers, underscoring the prioritisation of Tier 1 drones for their cost-effectiveness and expendable nature. He highlighted the operational focus on these small, inexpensive platforms to augment the combat air fleet’s survivability and lethality.