UK warned it is ‘vulnerable’ to missile attack - UK Defence Journal
Sep 30, 2024 · Australia is huge, the size of Europe or the USA. There’re already over the horizon radars up in the North and more radars coming. Not sure on actual ground based missiles at the moment besides NASAMS and SM3&6 on the Hobart’s, and the Hunter class and LOSVs (large optionally manned surface vessels) to come.
Britain launches new nuclear attack submarine - UK Defence Journal
Oct 3, 2024 · Before anyone starts on about :-How long it has taken to build them. How much they have cost. Why non are presently at Sea. I’d just like to say everyone of these is down to Political incompetence, penny pinching and not actually understanding how industry works.
Meet Britain’s new Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank - UK Defence …
Jan 24, 2024 · The United Kingdom has officially introduced the prototype of its latest main battle tank, the Challenger 3. The announcement was made following the prototype’s unveiling at the IQPC International Armored Vehicles conference in London.
Britain and the Gurkhas – An enduring partnership - UK Defence …
Aug 3, 2020 · If they were to serve that in the uk they would be entitled to settled status and would then be allowed to apply for citizenship As that’s the law currently, however I think it should just be given to them as they tend to be very good troops , I have some reservations about giving it to all commonwealth who serve as some join and seem to spend …
Ranger Regiment deploys 691 times in three years - UK Defence …
Mar 19, 2024 · It has been revealed that the Ranger Regiment, numbering over 1,000 regular soldiers, has deployed 691 times since 2021. The information came to light via the response to a Written Parliamentary Question.
Update on current and future plans for Britain’s F-35 fleet
Mar 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 …
UK outlines three ‘tiers’ of military drones - UK Defence Journal
Feb 24, 2024 · The Defence Committee of the House of Commons recently discussed the complex aspects of the UK’s approach towards unmanned aerial systems. 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.
Here’s everything Britain has given to Ukraine - UK Defence Journal
Aug 21, 2024 · The UK has committed nearly £12.7 billion in support to Ukraine since Russia’s illegal invasion, with £7.6 billion allocated to military assistance and £5 billion to non-military aid.
The Status of the British Fleet - UK Defence Journal
Oct 15, 2023 · In this snapshot of the Royal Navy and RFA’s current fleet status, we see the status of individual ships and what they’re up to. From the formidable Queen Elizabeth-class carriers to the nimble Archer-class patrol boats, this analysis reveals the number of active and inactive vessels across each distinct class.
Brief guide to the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers
Jun 19, 2024 · QE class have actually been at sea more than the average carrier. This is in spite of the fact that POW has been in dry dock for at least 6 months to fix the propellar shaft for good and QE is now getting the final solution.