Britain’s aircraft carriers vulnerable to missile attack, MPs warn
Britain’s aircraft carriers could be left vulnerable to attack due to delays in building the radar system designed to protect them, MPs have warned.
MPs slap heads at coalition’s fighter U-turn
MPs have collectively deplored the coalition’s hurried decision to switch the type of joint strike fighter (JSF) to be used on Britain’s aircraft carriers.
UK ‘faces international ridicule’ over fighter jet U-turn
The coalition has reversed its decision to switch the kind of fighter jet Britain’s military will use on its aircraft carriers.
MoD: Libya shows UK has the right strategy
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson responds to a Rusi survey showing that less than a third of defence and security professionals think Britain has an appropriate national security strategy:
Labour: Defence review decisions need reconsidering
Shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy responds to a Royal United Services Institute thinktank survey of the defence and security community showing that less than a third of defence and security professionals think Britain has an appropriate national security strategy:
Rusi: Low marks for defence review
Professor Michael Clarke, director-general of defence thinktank Rusi, comments on Rusi’s survey showing that less than a third of defence and security professionals think Britain has an appropriate national security strategy:
UK needs carrier strike capability, defence experts warn
Two-thirds of defence and security professionals believe the need for a carrier strike capability has become more pressing since last year.
MoD: We should have been consulted on NAO carrier report
Ursula Brennan, the Ministry of Defence’s permanent under secretary, expresses concern at not having been consulted.
Liam Fox: Savings have been made in carrier programme
Dr Liam Fox, defence secretary, points to savings made in the aircraft carrier programme.
Labour: Carriers prove SDSR was rushed and negligent
Jim Murphy MP, Labour’s shadow defence secretary, accuses the government of failing to review the facts properly in the defence review.
