Indian news channel
@TimesNow
has broadcast a clip of an American F-15 flying in Wales and claimed it is proof of a "full fledged Pakistani invasion" of Afghanistan.
Britain has "not ruled out" supplying Ukraine with missiles with sufficient range to destroy missile systems in Russia which may be targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
We are pleased to be the first to announce that French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle met up with HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales yesterday.
You've all noticed those over-the-top, cliche videos from Houthi forces in Yemen. You know the ones, the weird, macho nonsense they post about how much they love death? The captain of the most powerful ship at sea in the region, an American supercarrier conducting attacks against
This captain only loves me for the snax. I was hoping for a more productive working relationship, perhaps a few team ups or something. Instead… just snax.
77 Years ago today, over 156,000 allied soldiers undertook the largest seaborne invasion in history in order to begin the liberation of continental Europe, this was known as D-Day.
Mark Francois tells Sir Nick Carter, chief of the Defence Staff, "Cummings is going to come down there and sort you out his own way, and you won’t like it" however this appears unlikely as we understand that General Sir Nick Carter is not based in Durham or in Barnard Castle.
Viral tweets by a "citizen journalist" claiming that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is sinking are false. The only thing hitting the Eisenhower is misinformation! Captain
@ChowdahHill
's crew is busy baking cookies and doing supercarrier stuff.
Footage from a GoPro has captured the view from inside a British Typhoon fighter as it lands (and takes off) on a road in Finland as part of an exercise.
A leaked consultation document suggests that the Royal Navy will now order a third Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier in response to a resurgent Russia, the vessel will be named HMS Princess Diana
A gamer identifying as Challenger 2 commander has posted a classified document online in order to improve the accuracy of the in-game design of the tank in the videogame 'War Thunder'. |
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The UK has announced that it will supply "scores of artillery guns, hundreds of drones" plus 50,000 rounds and more anti-tank weapons to Ukraine in the coming weeks.
UK to order third carrier due to Russian threat - A leaked consultation document suggests that the Royal Navy will now order a third Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier in response to a resurgent Russia, the vessel will be named HMS Princess Diana
Britain increases artillery shell production 'eight-fold' - Britain, having donated over 300,00 artillery rounds to Ukraine, is increasing its production capability of 155mm shells eight-fold. Click the image to read more.
Well, that's our legacy verified badge gone, and the cost to replace it is $1,000 per month. For a small volunteer outfit that isn't affordable but we'll remain on Twitter and trust you'll continue to stay with us as we continue to try our best to keep you all informed.
It's false to claim that Britain's new aircraft carriers don't have aircraft. HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales have both operated state-of-the-art F-35B Lightning II fighter jets. Don't spread misinformation.
Here's a video showing the 'Mojave' drone during take off and landing onboard HMS Prince of Wales. The aircraft, capable of carrying sensor pods, missiles and other payloads, is the largest drone to land on a carrier outside of the U.S. Navy.
Ireland branded 'the ultimate defence freeloader' in report - In a recent article published by Politico, it is claimed that "Ireland has outsourced its security to Britain". What do you think, is this an accurate claim?
US Navy urges Britain to scrap cuts to the armed forces - In an unusual public intervention, the US Navy Secretary, Carlos Del Toro, has urged the United Kingdom to reconsider the scale and capabilities of its armed forces. Click the image to read more.
British aircraft carriers will soon have, in addition to their F-35 jets, "highly capable, long range and long endurance surveillance and offensive strike platforms".
Russia's sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, set itself on fire while off the coast of Turkey a few years ago. The cause was later determined to be an electrical fault as a result of poor maintenance standards.
Britain increases artillery shell production 'eight-fold' - Britain, having donated over 300,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine, is increasing its production capability of 155mm shells eight-fold. Click the image to read more.
This is inaccurate, the Royal Air Force actually had greater lift capacity last year than it does today. In June last year, 15 C-130J transport aircraft were withdrawn from service, leaving the RAF with eight C-17A Globemaster and 22 Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
The
@RoyalAirForce
has greater lift capacity today than at any point since WW2.
In fact our C17s can today take the payload of around 28 of the famed C47 Dakota’s that made such an impact on D-Day.
The first-ever landing on a UK aircraft carrier by an autonomous fixed-wing aircraft has taken place. These trials pave the way for ultimately replacing traditional helicopters performing routine duties such as moving supplies around a task group.
Britain unveils new stealth fighter design - The three nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – the UK, Italy, and Japan – have unveiled a new concept model of their next-generation combat aircraft.
In case you missed it, Britain, Japan and Italy have merged the Tempest and the F-X next-generation fighter projects into what is now called the 'Global Combat Air Programme'.
Britain estimates 450,000 Russian troops killed or wounded - Britain estimates that 450,000 Russian military personnel have been killed or wounded and over 10,000 Russian armoured vehicles have been destroyed in Ukraine. Click the image to read more.
B-52s are expected to bomb a base containing Mi-17V-5s, BlackHawks and MD-530F helicopters as well as Cessna 208Bs, AC-208Bs & A-29B Super Tucano attack aircraft.
Presenting...
🇬🇧HMS Queen Elizabeth
🇬🇧HMS Albion
🇬🇧HMS Lancaster
🇬🇧RFA Tidespring
🇬🇧RFA Mounts Bay
🇬🇧HMS Diamond
🇬🇧HMS Defender
🇺🇸USS Ross
🇺🇸USS Arleigh Burke
🇺🇸USS The Sullivans
🇺🇸USS Iwo Jima
🇺🇸USS San Antonio
🇫🇷FS Normandie
🇩🇰HDMS Esbern Snare
🇳🇴HNoMS Otto Sverdrup
Codenamed ‘Mojave’, the specially-modified aircraft has flown from HMS Prince of Wales. No drone of this size – nine metres long, with a wingspan of 17 metres – has ever flown from an aircraft carrier outside the US Navy before.
Irish media has reported that a Russian submarine, positioned near cables on the approaches to Cork Harbour, was "chased off" by a British helicopter and warship because Ireland doesn't have the ability to do so itself.
For the first time ever in the modern era, the Royal Navy has no active supply ships and currently depends entirely on allies for the replenishment of stores, including ammunition, at sea. |
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C-17 aircraft are designed to carry around 100 paratroopers and their equipment but that didn't stop an American C-17 leaving Kabul tonight with 800 souls on-board. (H/T
@Osinttechnical
)
Britain rebuilding ability to manufacture large-calibre guns - After a 20 year gap, the United Kingdom intends to regenerate the ability to build gun barrels of the type used by tanks and artillery. Click the image to read more.
Just an image of a British owned and operated jet on a British owned and operated aircraft carrier operating off the coast of Scotland, enjoy. 🇬🇧⚡
#CSG21
HMS Belfast, a Second World War cruiser turned museum ship, is to be reactivated this month and renamed after the current Prime Minister. The vessel will patrol the English Channel as part of efforts to increase Britain's global image.
"To deter war, one needs to prepare and train for it, with sufficient mass to sustain a lengthy conflict. On that point alone, we must reverse the decision to cut the Army by 10,000."