The United Kingdom’s fleet of F‑35B Lightning II fighter jets is currently operating without critical long-range weapons, according to findings from the National Audit Office (NAO). The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is now exploring interim munitions to fill the capability gap as British-designed weapon systems face delays extending into the[Read More…]

Service within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is set to play a central role in the career advancement of UK Armed Forces personnel, under recommendations from a defence review commissioned by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The move signals a clear shift towards aligning British military careers with NATO’s[Read More…]

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that the United Kingdom’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F‑35B Lightning II fighter jets is underperforming compared to the global standard, raising questions about defence preparedness. Despite possessing 38 aircraft, with 37 in service, the UK fleet managed only a[Read More…]

Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, Sir Alex Younger has warned that Russia is engaged in a form of warfare that the West has yet to fully recognise. His remarks came during an appearance before the Defence Committee in Parliament, where he outlined the nature[Read More…]

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that the UK’s fleet of F-35B Lightning II jets is falling significantly behind its global peers in operational readiness. Key challenges include maintenance delays, weapons integration setbacks, and a critical shortfall in trained personnel. The National Audit Office has[Read More…]