Meercat Workboat for BAE
We often think that civilian shipbuilding in the UK is something to read about in history books but for smaller vessels like workboats, RIB's and service craft that thought could…
MOD roles and salaries: 2015
All the roles and salaries in the MoD for all to see. Click to read https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-roles-and-salaries-2015
How much for a Triton
In our recent discussion on maritime patrol the subject of Australia's purchase of the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft came up. The subject of its cost came up and…
RIBS for GIB
Some new equipment for Gibraltar; Two new 34’ RIB SF were delivered to HM Customs to safely conduct chases and patrols in Gibraltar’s waters. These vessels will form part of…
Drone Secrecy
We all know that the RAF's Reaper, Defender/Islander and Shadow R1 aircraft do secret stuff in secret places, but so does the RC135W Rivet Joint. In the recent PQ on…
David Cameron Speech on Extremism
In full... At Ninestiles School in Birmingham, Prime Minister David Cameron set out his plans to address extremism; It’s great to be here at this outstanding school, Ninestiles School. Your…
Regular v Reserve Costs
Slipped out without a great deal of fanfare in March. From the MoD; The cost comparison analysis looked at 5 types of army regular and reserve sub-units. It identified the…
ASCOD 2 – Band Tracks
An interesting new video from General Dynamics Europe Land Systems showing the ASCOD-2, which uncannily, looks just like one of the Specialist Vehicle protected mobility variants, except with what look…