DOWNLOAD IPFS The Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, His Majesty’s Ship Queen Elizabeth, recently conducted a live-fire exercise involving an unusual target: a large, red inflatable known as the “Killer Tomato.” The training scenario formed part of Operation Highmast and was designed to test the ship’s close-range defence systems under[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Royal Marines from 42 Commando successfully boarded a passenger ferry in Sydney Harbour during a live maritime counter-terrorism exercise, part of the broader multinational Exercise Talisman Sabre 25. The training operation, staged close to the Sydney Opera House and in full view of onlookers, showcased the UK’s capability[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom has confirmed plans to purchase twelve F‑35A Lightning II aircraft capable of carrying U.S. B61 tactical nuclear bombs, marking the most significant change in its nuclear deterrence posture since the Cold War. The decision will reintroduce an airborne nuclear delivery capability for the Royal Air[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed an accelerated programme to integrate unmanned aerial systems into the Royal Navy’s carrier operations, marking a significant step towards a modernised “hybrid carrier air wing.” This approach, blending manned and unmanned aircraft, is set to enhance operational flexibility and improve cost-efficiency[Read More…]