destroyers
Coverage of destroyers in the Nexus archive.
- Is that it? Treasury under fire after 'boosting defence cash by just £1bn' under plan to swap destroyers for drones
The Treasury faces criticism for increasing defense funding by only £1bn under a plan to replace destroyers with drones. Critics argue the boost is insufficient given the proposed shift in military strategy.
- Drones instead of new destroyers for ageing fleet tipped to dominate delayed military plan - with claims new Defence Secretary has won £1billion extra from Treasury
The article discusses a delayed military plan prioritizing drones over new destroyers for an ageing fleet. It also mentions the new Defence Secretary securing an additional £1 billion from the Treasury.
- New Royal Canadian Navy boss says service must grow by up to 40%
Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois states the Royal Canadian Navy must grow by up to 40% to crew new destroyers, submarines, and support vessels as part of modernization plans.
- The War Room newsletter: What eight years as defence editor looks like
Shashank Joshi writes his final edition of The War Room newsletter, reflecting on eight years as a defense editor. His experiences include flying fighter jets and traveling on destroyers.