To lead on defence, the UK must pony up the cash
Former diplomat Greg Quinn OBE argues the UK can no longer freeload on the US and must spend serious money if it wants to lead on defence rather than follow.
The real test of the Defence Investment Plan is endurance
The Defence Investment Plan will be judged on whether Britain can sustain the forces it fields.
Back to basics – the fundamentals of flying
In an age of platforms and sensors, Affinity's Iain Chalmers argues that credible air power still rests on the unglamorous fundamentals: disciplined training, airworthiness and well-developed people.
Why defence must open its doors to the 9.6 million
Make UK Defence Director General Andrew Kinniburgh and Fair Chance Business Alliance COO Neil Wood argue that defence employers cannot afford to ignore a talent pool of 9.6 million working-age people with criminal records.
King Charles plays a blinder but will it move the dial?
King Charles impressed in Washington, but has it shifted anything? Former British diplomat and High Commissioner Greg Quinn OBE argues the Special Relationship needs a rethink.
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