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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In dire straits – the RFA in crisis
The Royal Fleet Auxilliary is overworked, underpaid, and undervalued argues @TheSubHunter1.
Putin’s approval bump offers little reassurance on strategy
A bump in domestic approval offers little reassurance for Putin’s military strategy.
Two recent studies by Western academics have concluded that public support for Vladimir...
Hamas humiliated by Israel
Of course, Hezbollah has sworn revenge but there doesn’t appear to be anything significant they can do in the short term argues 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
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