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Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
HMS Queen Elizabeth upgraded with deck-launched missiles amid WW3 threat
The UK's fleet of aircraft carriers are undergoing a major upgrade, with the Queen-Elizabeth-class now equipped with deck-launched long-range missiles Britain's aircraft carrier fleet is set to receive a significant boost in firepower amidst rising global tensions, hinting at the possibility of WW3. The Queen Elizabeth-class carriers are being outfitted with deck-launched long-range missiles and unmanned aerial systems, as revealed by the Strategic Defence Review (SDR). This development represents a monumental shift in naval warfare tactics, transforming carriers from solely jet-launching hubs into versatile striking platforms with formidable offensive capabilities. The SDR details the Royal Navy's transition towards hybrid carrier air wings that combine manned combat aircraft with autonomous strike weapons deployed directly from the ship. "Carrier strike is already at the cutting-edge of NATO capability but much more rapid progress is needed in its evolution into 'hybrid' carrier airwings," the document asserts, reports the Express. It further explains: "Whereby crewed combat aircraft (F-35B) are complemented by autonomous collaborative platforms in the air, and expendable, single-use drones." Additionally, the review calls for the inclusion of "long-range precision missiles capable of being fired from the carrier deck" in the plans for these advanced air wings. Although the specific missile systems to be integrated have not been disclosed, the reference to "long-range precision missiles capable of being fired from the carrier deck" suggests a focus on enhancing the carriers' strike range and precision. This suggests plans that are "beyond current F-35B-launched munitions", as reported by the UK Defence Journal. The development is part of the UK's Future Maritime Aviation Force programme, which is investigating a range of possibilities for carrier operations. Downing Street said talks were ongoing about Nato spending targets amid suggestions the UK could be forced into signing up to a commitment to spend 3.5% of gross domestic product on defence. Sir Keir Starmer and Nato leaders will meet in The Hague later this month, with the alliance's secretary general Mark Rutte thought to be pushing for the current 2% target to be replaced with a 3.5% goal. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: 'I'm not going to get into the discussions that are ongoing, in the usual way, ahead of (the) Nato (summit). 'The UK is already the third-highest spender in Nato in cash terms behind the United States and Germany, we are one of 22 allies of the 32 in Nato that already exceed the 2% of GDP Nato target. 'But it isn't just about cash, it's about contributions to capability that each Nato ally brings. 'Whether it is our nuclear capability, whether it's our world-class carriers with fifth-generation combat aircraft, our armed forces who are some of the most advanced in the world, the UK has been a leading contributor to Nato and will remain one.'
Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Politics
- Evening Standard
Real Betis 1-4 Chelsea: Cole Palmer inspires Blues comeback to win Conference League final
Russia and America in 'WW3' clash as Putin defies Trump and masses 50,000 troops on border with Ukraine Russia and US in 'WW3' clash as Putin masses 50k troops near Ukraine
Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Politics
- Evening Standard
Alleged Kinahan gang crime figure being flown to Ireland after UAE extradition
Russia and America in 'WW3' clash as Putin defies Trump and masses 50,000 troops on border with Ukraine Russia and US in 'WW3' clash as Putin masses 50k troops near Ukraine
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Is World War III coming? US-Russia social media slugfest escalates; Medvedev's comment sparks global alarm, Trump aide counters
Dmitry Medvedev's comment raised worries about World War III. This followed Donald Trump's warning to Vladimir Putin. Trump spoke after a big Russian attack on Ukraine. Medvedev responded on X with a WWIII threat. Keith Kellogg called Medvedev's statement reckless. The exchange began after Russia launched drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities. The attacks caused damage and international condemnation. The X post by Medvedev, the current Deputy Chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, has been widely interpreted as a veiled threat of global war and triggered sharp reactions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Medvedev's WW3 threat Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads US response What sparked all this? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A controversial comment by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sparked global concern over the threat of World War III . The remark came after former US President Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is 'playing with fire', following which Medvedev dropped the dreaded threat of a potential Armageddon. Trump made the statement on May 27 on Truth Social following reports of a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, one of the largest since the war in eastern Europe began more than three years ago. Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilian response to Trump's post, Medvedev, the third president of Russia from 2008 to 2012 and a close confidant of President Vladimir Putin, wrote on X: 'Regarding Trump's words about Putin 'playing with fire' and 'really bad things' happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing - WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!'The post by Medvedev, the current Deputy Chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, has been widely interpreted as a veiled threat of global war and triggered sharp of Trump's senior advisers, Keith Kellogg , who also serves as the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, responded by quoting Medvedev's X post, calling the statement 'unfortunate, reckless, and unfitting of a world power.'This follow-up from one of Trump's top advisers can be seen as the US President's willingness to stop the war, and the verbal proposal which called on Russia to submit a ceasefire proposal that was promised a week whole new war of words began after Russia launched over 50 drones and several missiles at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. The attack caused lots of damage and was condemned internationally. Trump reacted by saying, 'What Vladimir Putin doesn't realize is that if it weren't for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He's playing with fire!'Going by the transactional and complex relationship between Trump and Putin, the US president's post, many believe that he wants to portray himself as a stabilizing force during his presidency and draw attention to the current escalation in Medvedev's response took the rhetoric to a dangerous level by invoking the possibility of World War has frequently invoked nuclear escalation to deter Western support for Ukraine, a strategy seen in Medvedev's posts and Putin's public Kyiv drone attack and subsequent rhetoric aim to pressure Trump and the West into accepting Russia's terms, keeping Ukraine out of NATO, and recognizing Russian control over annexed these threats raise global alarm, they align with Russia's aim of using its military to capture more ground in Ukraine.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Is World War III coming? US-Russia social media slugfest escalates; Medvedev's comment sparks global alarm, Trump aide counters
Medvedev's WW3 threat Live Events US response What sparked all this? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A controversial comment by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sparked global concern over the threat of World War III . The remark came after former US President Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is 'playing with fire', following which Medvedev dropped the dreaded threat of a potential made the statement on May 27 on Truth Social following reports of a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, one of the largest since the war in eastern Europe began more than three years ago. Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilian response to Trump's post, Medvedev, the third president of Russia from 2008 to 2012 and a close confidant of President Vladimir Putin, wrote on X: 'Regarding Trump's words about Putin 'playing with fire' and 'really bad things' happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing - WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!'The post by Medvedev, the current Deputy Chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, has been widely interpreted as a veiled threat of global war and triggered sharp of Trump's senior advisers, Keith Kellogg , who also serves as the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, responded by quoting Medvedev's X post, calling the statement 'unfortunate, reckless, and unfitting of a world power.'This follow-up from one of Trump's top advisers can be seen as the US President's willingness to stop the war, and the verbal proposal which called on Russia to submit a ceasefire proposal that was promised a week whole new war of words began after Russia launched over 50 drones and several missiles at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. The attack caused lots of damage and was condemned internationally. Trump reacted by saying, 'What Vladimir Putin doesn't realize is that if it weren't for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He's playing with fire!'Going by the transactional and complex relationship between Trump and Putin, the US president's post, many believe that he wants to portray himself as a stabilizing force during his presidency and draw attention to the current escalation in Medvedev's response took the rhetoric to a dangerous level by invoking the possibility of World War has frequently invoked nuclear escalation to deter Western support for Ukraine, a strategy seen in Medvedev's posts and Putin's public Kyiv drone attack and subsequent rhetoric aim to pressure Trump and the West into accepting Russia's terms, keeping Ukraine out of NATO, and recognizing Russian control over annexed these threats raise global alarm, they align with Russia's aim of using its military to capture more ground in Ukraine.
