Status of the Type 45 Destroyer fleet - UK Defence Journal
Jan 26, 2024 · Quantity has a quality of its own ! But each T45 has more AD capability than 6 T42’s(and that’s probably low balling it). No 2 ways about we needed 8 not 6, but then again given the Recuperator fiasco we would just have had more ships cluttering up Portsmouth.
Faslane naval base prepares for major expansion - UK Defence …
Dec 15, 2023 · Faslane is undergoing a significant expansion, with personnel numbers set to increase by nearly 40%, as revealed in a recent report by The Lochside Press.
Britain’s armed forces equipment by the numbers - UK Defence …
Nov 19, 2023 · A look at the latest table of GDP spending on defense are bloody infuriating. Especially when you see how many millions of pounds are given away to nations in foreign aid places like Sudan get hundreds of millions and that country allots over 3 …
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Snapshot of the status of the British fleet - UK Defence Journal
Apr 27, 2024 · 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. Currently, just over 19 percent of the Royal Navy’s major surface combatants are active or immediately deployable.
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.
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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.
A brief guide to the UK’s nuclear weapons - UK Defence Journal
May 7, 2023 · A House of Commons Library briefing paper provides a comprehensive overview of the United Kingdom’s nuclear weapons policies, capabilities, and programmes.. This article summarises the key insights from the briefing paper, shedding light on the nation’s nuclear posture, disarmament stance, and ongoing modernisation efforts.. The UK’s nuclear policy focuses on minimal credible nuclear ...
UK secures £6.5 billion complex weapons deal with MBDA
Jul 22, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence (MOD) 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.