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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

Frigate to be moored in Glasgow to teach shipbuilding skills

HMS Argyll, a Type 23 frigate, will be repurposed as a training facility for apprentices in Glasgow.

Two Royal Navy frigates to be retired

Speaking at the annual Sea Power Conference, the Defence Secretary will announce that HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster are to be retired.

Britain getting six new amphibious warships

Up to six new amphibious warships for the Royal Marines to be built in the UK.

AVIATION NEWS

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.

U.S. and Allies boost presence with F-35s in Indo-Pacific

By 2035, the region is expected to host over 300 U.S. and allied F-35s.

British aircraft drop over 100 tonnes of aid into Gaza

The Royal Air Force completed its 11th airdrop this week, delivering a total of 110 tonnes of aid from 120 parachutes.

LAND NEWS

British Paratroopers display formidable firepower

Troops were inserted by Chinook helicopters under the cover of darkness and began their assault at dawn, facing a simulated enemy that used drones for surveillance.

Ministry of Defence confirms disposal of all FV107 Scimitars

The FV107 Scimitar, part of the CVR(T) series, was retired from active service in 2023 and is being replaced by newer Ajax vehicles.

Youth recruitment in British armed forces holds steady

Newly released Ministry of Defence data reveals consistent recruitment of young people aged 16 to 18 into the Regular Armed Forces and Future Reserve Programme between 2016 to 2019.

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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