Scotland
Who’s defending maritime Scotland?
January 21 by Defence IQIn the local Ayr newspaper a shade before Christmas, there appeared a nostalgic article as one of HMS Gannet’s longest serving Sea King helicopters was sent on its way for disposal. On the...
Scotland's defence and security plan for independence fraught with "glaring weaknesses"
March 31 by Andrew ElwellWhen people in Scotland choose whether or not the country should become an independent state in September, what impact will a Yes vote have on Scotland’s security and defence resilience? And, by exten...
Scotland's independence vote under scrutiny from Defence CEOs
March 25 by Andrew ElwellWith Scotland due to vote on its independence from the UK later this year, some defence multinationals with bases in the country are beginning to comment on what impact a ‘yes’ vo...
Scottish independence would damage UK defence and capabilities, says MOD report
October 09 by Defence IQ PressWith the referendum on Scottish independence due to take place next year, questions are being asked about how it will effect the defence industrial balance in the UK should voters elect for independ...
Nuclear submarine HMS Astute runs aground off Skye
October 24 by Defence IQThe Royal Navy's newest and largest attack submarine HMS Astute has run aground off Skye, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. Described as the stealthiest ever built in the UK, the &p...
