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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.
Modern warfare is outpacing military training
Timo Toikkanen, CEO of Varjo, and Nico Lange of IRIS argue military training is falling behind modern war, with Ukraine exposing gaps in legacy methods.
Dockyard to Data: Plymouth shaping future defence skills
How Plymouth’s dockyard heritage and marine autonomy cluster are building the UK’s future defence skills pipeline. By Professor Richard Davies, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth, and Jackie Grubb, Principal of City College Plymouth.
AI could leave subs with few places to hide
For over a century, the ocean has been the ultimate refuge for those who wished to disappear.
The promise and potential of Project CABOT
Project CABOT will require robust underwater comms, long-endurance uncrewed vehicles, seamless data fusion, and cultural change across the Navy.
— David O’Sullivan, Thales’s Maritime Autonomy Capture Lead
Why reforming military medical standards is the right call
Some aspects of military life remain tied to a world that no longer exists argues Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP.
Is pre-nuclear steel behind WWII ship targeting?
Recent high-profile incidents of scrap-metal salvors illegally targeting the sunken remains of Second World War warships have drawn attention to the vulnerability of historic shipwrecks around the world.
Take it from the experts – a rebuttal
Following our article addressing recent commentary on the Royal Navy’s global role, Ian Proud has submitted a detailed response. We’ve published it in full as part of our commitment to fairness and open debate.
Why Nato is struggling to rebuild itself
There is now a ticking clock on reinventing the transatlantic alliance.
Why it matters if an American no longer commands NATO
Why it matters for European security if an American no longer commands Nato troops – by a former Trident submarine commander.
