Introduction. It is important to understand Minister of State Baroness Goldie’s published terms of reference: Baroness Goldie DL. Minister of State for Defence. Responsibilities. Spokesperson in the House of Lords on all defence matters, responsible for corporate governance, international arms…
The article at Forces.Net, “THE MK2 RADAR WILL TRANSFORM THE TYPHOON'S FIGHTING CAPABILITIES” provides evidence of more extravagant and very expensive modification to a weapon system that has little or no utility within the UK’s Strategic Maritime Policy. It quotes…
To: The House of Commons Defence Committee From: Commander N D MacCartan-Ward DSC AFC RN Reference: NDMW/HCDC April 22, 2022 NEW INQUIRY: Aviation Procurement. Date: 22 April 2022. This Submission is supported by: Dr Anthony Wells. Rear Admiral Jeremy…
The true availability of the F-35B for our two Aircraft Carriers. As you will be aware, the prime defensive and offensive weapon systems of our QE class Strike Carriers are their fixed wing air groups of F-35B Squadrons. Without air group…
Dear Stephen Prince, It was my loss not to have been able to share a platform with you at the Royal Navy Association celebration on the 18th. Covid intervened but I was very fortunate when Commander Robin Kent stepped in…