Nato warships spotted in Glasgow as part of operation Nato warships have been spotted in Glasgow as part of a routine operation to replenish and engage with the city The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
Andy Burnham to Give Zelensky 'Stone Cloak' Tech That Helps Drones Evade Russian Air Defences Prime Minister Andy Burnham will transfer the 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system to Ukraine, enabling domestic production and reducing reliance on overseas deliveries, during President Zelensky's UK visit. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
UK Veterans Told to Repay Thousands After MoD Pension Error Left Some Owing £100,000+ Over 1,000 UK veterans must repay pension overpayments due to MoD errors, with some debts exceeding £100,000. The issue stems from misapplied national insurance rules, affecting many retirees' finances. International Business Times UK · Jul 26
In 2022, archaeologists revealed a royal warship off the English coast that nearly killed a future king when it ran aground in 1682: a major maritime discovery Archaeologists revealed the wreck of HMS Gloucester, a 17th-century warship, off the Norfolk coast. This significant maritime discovery offers insights into 17th-century naval life and politics. The vessel sank in 1682 while carrying James Stuart, the future King James II of England. Hundreds of artefacts, including wine bottles and personal… The Times of India · Jul 24
How Much Does It Cost to Shadow a Russian Warship? Britain's Navy Faces a Growing Bill A recent live-fire exercise off Plymouth highlights the Royal Navy's challenges monitoring increasing Russian naval activity near UK waters. Explore the costs and strategic implications of these routine missions. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Russian Warship Fires Heavy Cannon Near Plymouth as Naval Expert Warns Stray Shells Threaten Channel Shipping A Russian warship conducted a live artillery exercise near Plymouth, raising safety concerns for commercial vessels in the English Channel amid escalating tensions between Moscow and London. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Russian warship conducts live firing exercise in English Channel The Royal Navy monitored the exercise and said it was tracking ‘the vessel’s artillery’ closely Evening Standard · Jul 21
Russian Navy Conducts Surprise Firing Drill 45 Miles Off UK on Andy Burnham's First Day A Russian warship conducted a live-fire exercise near UK waters, prompting the Royal Navy to monitor the situation closely amid ongoing tensions between London and Moscow. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Not happenstance that Russia fired off UK coast on PM’s first day – ex-Army head A Royal Navy ship shadowed the vessel and monitored the exercise and is continuing to track its activity closely, the MoD said. The Independent UK · Jul 21
UK leader Burnham gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is gathering his Cabinet after removing allies of predecessor Keir Starmer from the government The Independent UK · Jul 21
Russian warship carries out rare live-fire exercise 45 miles off UK coast New defence secretary Wes Streeting denounces drill by Neustrashimy as ‘performative and irresponsible’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Russian warship carries out live-firing exercise off UK coast Russian frigate shadowed by Royal Navy ship off coast of Plymouth The Independent UK · Jul 21
Scottish oil terminal to become new Royal Navy base AN OIL terminal in Inverclyde is set to be turned into a new naval base to help supply British and Nato warships, the Royal Navy has announced ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Argentina accuses UK of 'illegally sending Royal Navy warship into our territory' THE government of Argentina has accused the UK of breaking international law by sailing a Royal Navy warship through Argentinian waters without… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Starmer blasts Argentina stars in banner storm: 'World Cup might not be ours but Falklands are' ‘Our commitment to the Falklands will never waver,’ says Downing Street in wake of growing row over post-match celebrations
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Argentina accuses British warship of ‘illegal journey’ into its waters after World Cup win In a statement on Wednesday night, Pablo Quirno, Argentina’s foreign minister, accused the Royal Navy of a ‘military incursion’ into Argentine waters
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 UK Shipyards to Build Dutch-Designed Drone-Ready Warships in £2.4bn NATO Deal to Boost Fleet The UK and Netherlands have signed a £2.4 billion defence deal to build eight amphibious warships in British shipyards, enhancing military cooperation and supporting skilled jobs.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Bulletin PM briefing: New Prince Harry royal row and Russian plane intercepted Why Prince Harry is no longer welcome to stay at Buckingham Palace on UK visit. How England beat Mexico in Azteca World Cup epic. British fighter jets head off Russian aircraft near Royal Navy carrier. Zelensky speaks out after Russian attacks on Kyiv kill at least 12. New statement issued…
Evening Standard · Jul 6 Defence Secretary visits Iceland amid ‘increasing Russian threats’ Dan Jarvis visited UK forces onboard the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales.
The Economic Times · Jul 5 America’s battlefield dominance is under serious threat The article argues that warfare is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by drones, artificial intelligence and cheaper technologies that can neutralize far more expensive military assets. It highlights how Ukraine’s mass use of drones and drone boats has inflicted heavy losses on Russia at a fraction of the cost of…
We Got This Covered · Jul 3 British archives volunteer finds another paper tucked in a captured ship’s report. Turns out, it’s a rare copy of the US Declaration of Independence "It's not just a document, it's an artifact."
The Times of India · Jul 3 Rare 1776 copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in London after 250 years A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, believed to have been lost for more than 250 years, has been discovered at Britain's National Archives in London, making it the only known example of its kind to survive outside the United States. The National Archives said the Declaration was among…
The Conversation · Jul 3 The new technologies in the UK defence investment plan Seventy years ago, Britain confronted a dilemma. It wanted to remain a leading military power but no longer had the economic resources to sustain all the conventional capabilities it had inherited from the second world war.
Evening Standard · Jul 3 Archivist stumbles upon ‘vanishingly rare’ copy of US independence document Michael Scurr said he had to keep the discovery from fellow volunteers at the National Archives, as well as his friends and family.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Volunteer finds ‘vanishingly rare’ Declaration of Independence in London archive Michael Scurr said he had to keep the discovery from fellow volunteers at the National Archives, as well as his friends and family.