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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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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.
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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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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.
Babcock complete ‘frigate factory’ in Rosyth - UK Defence Journal
WEBNov 30, 2021 · The shipbuilding facility will be able to build two frigates at the same time. Babcock also unveiled plans to recruit 500 workers for its Type 31 frigate programme as the build of its new state-of-the-art assembly hall, known as ‘the Venturer Building’ is completed at its Rosyth site.
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.
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.
The myths surrounding Britain's new aircraft carriers - UK Defence …
WEBOct 21, 2020 · F-35Bs on HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2018. If there’s anything we’ve missed, please let us know! 1. ‘The carriers don’t have any aircraft’. This one even gets repeated by politicians, many of you will be aware of our Twitter campaign to correct this claim across the political spectrum. F-35B jets onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
UK Defence Community Discord discussion server passes 1,500 …
WEBJan 7, 2022 · The largest UK defence community discussion discord server has now passed over 1,500 members. You can join by clicking here. You’ll find topics relating to UK and international defence matters, imagery and videos of goings-on around the world and other interesting topics including sport and gaming.
Trophy Active Protection System picked for Challenger 3
WEBJun 30, 2021 · 69. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd has announced that its ‘Trophy Active Protection System’ has been selected for the next phase of detailed assessment and integration by the Ministry of Defence for the British Army’s Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank. The firm say that the selection is a result of a study conducted by the MoD as part of ...
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