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Gerald is an experienced senior manager and consultant within the defence sector and an ex-Royal Navy weapons engineering apprentice. His specialism is covering strategic defence issues of a political nature of both national and international relevance.

British Army launches this year’s recruitment campaign

The British Army has launched the third and final instalment of its three year 'Belonging' campaign, designed to raise awareness and get young people to consider joining the army for the first time.

Suitability of British Defence Policy in the 21st Century

In this article we explore the suitability of Defence Policy in the 21st Century by considering its design, application and relevance in the modern era.

We Will Rock You – The Resilience and Importance of Gibraltar

Positioned at the northern side of the Mediterranean strait between Europe and Africa is the British territory of Gibraltar

First F-35 flight over Israel takes place

Only hours after landing in Israel, F-35 jets took off for their first sortie, escorted by F-16I fighters.

Faslane families to give Christmas presents to Glasgow hospital

Faslane naval families are to gift Christmas presents to the children's wards at the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Donald Trump and the UK: implications for the special relationship

On the 9th of November 2016 the world was shocked to realise that businessman and television personality Donald Trump was to be the President of the United States of America.

British strikes kill 1,700 Islamic State fighters, no civilians

British combat aircraft have carried out 1,066 air strikes in Iraq and Syria against Islamic State, with no civilian casualties the MoD claim.

Successful sea trials for Australian Air Warfare Destroyer

THE first of three next-generation Air Warfare Destroyers has successfully completed sea trials off the coast of South Australia.

WATCH: Royal Marines hone their combat skills

The men who protect the nuclear deterrent have spent a fortnight in Germany honing their combat skills on Exercise Deutsche Dagger.

Forces Money, the Armed Forces tax reclaim specialists

A growing number of our readers have been asking us about Forces Money, the purpose of this article is to take a look at what they do.