France’s answer to the Red Arrows line up at Lossie en route to US celebration

David Sivills-McCann – 4th June 2026 at 11:10am Patrouille de France – the French Air & Space Force’s aerobatic display team – have landed at RAF Lossiemouth on their way to the United States for a major celebration. The team, who are based at Salon-de-Provence air base in southern France, stopped off in the HighlandsContinue reading “France’s answer to the Red Arrows line up at Lossie en route to US celebration”

German firm to supply patrol vessels, weapon systems to Romania

Rendering of an offshore patrol vessel (OPV) by Rheinmetall company NVL. This design was also used as the basis for the Royal Australian Navy’s Arafura-class OPVs.Rheinmetall Will Xavier Published on: 03 Jun 2026, 7:45 p German defence company Rheinmetall has secured contracts for the supply of vessels, weapon systems, and vehicles to the Romanian Ministry ofContinue reading “German firm to supply patrol vessels, weapon systems to Romania”

Aukus explained as tri-nation nuclear submarine pact faces scrutiny in Australia

3rd June 2026 at 9:54am Aukus was launched in 2021 as Australia’s route into the nuclear-powered submarine club.  Five years on, it is being tested by second-hand US submarines, unresolved nuclear waste plans and a public inquiry asking whether the pact serves Australia’s interests. The agreement with the UK and US is designed to giveContinue reading “Aukus explained as tri-nation nuclear submarine pact faces scrutiny in Australia”

Waves of Ukrainian drones batter the outskirts of city playing host to ‘Russian Davos’ (Video)

Simon Newton – 3rd June 2026 at 3:34pm Ukraine has carried out a wave of drone strikes on cities across Russia, with some hitting targets in St Petersburg, more than 600 miles from the frontline.  One of the largest oil terminals in North-western Russia went up in smoke after Ukrainian FP-1 drones hit it inContinue reading “Waves of Ukrainian drones batter the outskirts of city playing host to ‘Russian Davos’ (Video)”

U.S. Coast Guard Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal with Philippine Forces Amid Concerns of Potential Chinese Build-Up

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – May 31, 2026 6:07 PM A U.S.-Philippine patrol near Scarborough Shoal this week amid Manila’s concerns of potential structures placed by Beijing at the South China Sea hotspot. The exercise from May 26 to 30 was the first time a U.S. Coast Guard vessel joined Philippine forces for a maritime cooperative activity.Continue reading “U.S. Coast Guard Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal with Philippine Forces Amid Concerns of Potential Chinese Build-Up”