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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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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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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.
Who controls Trident? A brief look at the operation of Britain’s ...
WEBSep 26, 2017 · The Trident missile system is housed on the UK’s four Vanguard class submarines which form the UK’s strategic nuclear missile force. Each of the four boats are armed with up to 16 Trident II D5 SLBMs, carrying up to 8 warheads each. The Royal Navy has operated the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent since 1967 when the …
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.
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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.
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 ...
Meet Britain’s stealthy hunter-killer submarines - UK Defence Journal
WEBNov 9, 2020 · Astute class submarines are the UK’s largest and most powerful attack submarines and can strike at targets up to 1,000km from the coast with pin-point accuracy. Astute submarines are the first nuclear submarines to be designed entirely in a three-dimensional, computer-aided environment. Design and construction of …
A guide to the Dreadnought class nuclear submarine - UK Defence …
WEBJan 3, 2018 · 16. The Dreadnought class will replace the Vanguard class submarines from 2028 onwards and will host the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent. The United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent today is hosted by the Vanguard Class submarine. The class has been purpose-built as a nuclear powered ballistic missile carrier, incorporating a selection of ...
Type 26 Frigate: A Guide - UK Defence Journal
WEBAug 1, 2017 · Type 26 Frigate: A Guide. By. George Allison. -. August 1, 2017. 5. The Type 26 frigate represents the future backbone of the Royal Navy and a massive leap forward in terms of flexibility of surface vessels enjoyed by the service. The City class will replace 8 of the 13 Type 23 frigates of the Royal Navy and export orders are being sought after ...