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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 and Germany to develop new long-range weapons
Oct 23, 2024 · That’s my take on it, Europe needs the capability to defend itself and destroy key targets within Russia should Russia push its luck a little too much and start making territorial claims via hybrid warfare against European NATO territory.
UK facing ‘360-degree threat’ of hostile missiles and drones
5 days ago · The House of Lords recently debated the United Kingdom’s air defence capabilities, focusing on the need to modernise and address emerging threats. Baroness Goldie led the discussion, emphasising the urgency of enhancing air defence systems, particularly given lessons from the ongoing conflict in ...
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 Pollard confirmed that “as of 31 October 2024, two Type 45 destroyers were immediately available, or deployed.”
UK launches ‘STORM’ to defend country from missiles
Jul 5, 2024 · Hence why I said the answer is REINFORCEMENT of the RN, not just reforming the Home Fleet with the assets we have. If this were done with the most obvious option (increasing orders of existing ship classes), then a nice benefit would be that we could also deploy those ships elsewhere when the missile threat to the UK is judged low, which is basically always.
British Army too small to meet commitments, Lords warn
Sep 26, 2024 · A new report from the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has raised concerns about the capability of the British Army, concluding that its current size is inadequate to meet NATO commitments and sustain large-scale conflict, particularly in light of lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.
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Alliance forces shift from expeditionary ops to defence
Oct 18, 2024 · NATO is making a significant strategic shift from expeditionary operations to a focus on collective defence, as the alliance continues to adapt to emerging threats in Europe.
Government asks public for views on new defence review
Aug 28, 2024 · The UK Government is seeking public input on the newly launched Strategic Defence Review, seeking views on how the nation’s armed forces should adapt to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century.