Analysis Section
The analysis section contains opinion on topical defence issues and reviews of media such as books, games and films, please note that these are not news articles and are purely the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of the UK Defence Journal.
Opinion
We aim to draw opinion from a wide range of sources on a wide range of topics.
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Is Hegseth’s future at the Pentagon uncertain?
Controversy over operations, conduct and civil military tensions has cast uncertainty over Pete Hegseth’s standing at the Pentagon, Dorcha Lee, former Irish Defence Forces Provost Marshal and Director of Military Police, argues.
Storm clouds gather over Iran
In this article, Lt Col Stuart Crawford argues that the USA is going to have to deal with Iran and its theocratic regime at some point, and it may well be that this point has now been reached.
Trump takes back insults to Britain’s war dead
Honour satisfied and British pride restored? Perhaps, but why say it in the first place asks Lt Col Stuart Crawford.
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Media Reviews
Our reviews aim to cover defence related media from games to books.
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Harrier 809 by Rowland White – A review
Harrier 809 by Rowland White tells the story of how the public perception of the Harrier went from a novelty to an iconic symbol of British combat aviation.
Microsoft Flight Simulator – A review
Despite a launch marred by calamitous community engagement, Microsoft Flight Simulator manages to soar above and beyond expectations.
1917 – A film review
1917 depicts the horrors of trench warfare of the First World War with raw tension, terror and urgency.
Submissions Policy
These articles are the opinion of their authors and not necessarily that of the UK Defence Journal. If you would like to submit your own article on a relevant topic, please see our submission guidelines.
