Two of six Type 45 Destroyers currently operational - UK Defence …
Dec 10, 2024 · In context. The class are undergoing an effort to deal with previous reliability issues. Known as PIP, the Power Improvement Project, addresses the resilience of the …
UK government outlines status of domestic steel in defence
Oct 16, 2024 · Pollard’s response is gibberish. If he wants a UK strategic steel industry then the Government needs to give priority to UK produced steel. Given that steel produced overseas …
Three aircraft carriers now in waters around Britain - UK Defence …
Oct 21, 2024 · Both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, plus the USS Harry S. Truman, are in waters around the UK today. HMS Queen Elizabeth departed Portsmouth this …
Britain’s defence cuts outlined and explained - UK Defence Journal
Nov 20, 2024 · Defence Secretary John Healey has announced the retirement of several ageing military assets, including Royal Navy ships, drones, and helicopters, as part of a broader effort …
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 …
Britain’s Wave class tankers to be scrapped - UK Defence Journal
Nov 20, 2024 · Unless there’s some major mechanical or hull issues I’d be really surprised if they’re scrapped. Purpose built modern AORs with double hulls, helo hangars, NATO …
Russia shot down its own ‘stealth’ drone - UK Defence Journal
Oct 5, 2024 · A prototype of Russia’s Hunter S-70 combat drone was shot down over the occupied Donetsk region, in what experts are calling a significant embarrassment for …
Two Type 45 Destroyers currently operational, confirms MOD
Nov 6, 2024 · Responding to a parliamentary question from Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, on the operational status of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers, Armed Forces Minister Luke …
Government announce huge changes to armed forces recruitment
Sep 23, 2024 · Money and recruitment definitely but on the money bit I’d also add more effective spending of that money. Less dithering for years while specifications keep changing and no …
Second British aircraft carrier to put to sea - UK Defence Journal
Oct 21, 2024 · The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is conducting Exercise Strike Warrior off the coast of Scotland.According to the Ministry of Defence, this is the final …