UK Column News UK Column News — 13th March 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Charles Mallett, field reporter who recorded on‑site at RAF Fairford, gives a frontline account of US B‑1 activity and munitions near civilian areas. Short segments probe UK support for US operations, dual‑use cyber risks, Iran’s civilian resilience amid strikes, oil market shocks and AI‑driven job cuts. Fast‑paced, topical and on‑the‑ground.
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On-the-Ground Report From RAF Fairford
- Charles Mallett visited RAF Fairford and filmed B-1B bombers and JDAMs parked within 300 metres of residential houses.
- He reported US visiting forces directing Ministry of Defence Police and using lights to block photographers, showing close UK facilitation of US operations.
Dual Use Policy Turns Civilian Infrastructure Into Targets
- The Starmer government's push for 'dual-use' tech intentionally blurs the civilian/military distinction, making commercial infrastructure liable as military targets.
- UK National Security and Defence reviews fund private sector dual-use firms, expanding the pool of potential suppliers that can be targeted in conflict.
Handala Claims Mass Cyberattack On Stryker
- Iranian hacktivist group Handala claimed a severe cyberattack on Stryker, wiping 200,000 systems and extracting 50 terabytes in retaliation for the Manab girls' school strike.
- The group framed the attack as punishment for 'Zionist-rooted' corporations linked to the strikes.