Britain is a powerful country – but let’s not be silly
Britain is often portrayed as a nation in decline, but its global influence and capabilities remain significant. As one of the world’s leading nations, the United Kingdom still punches above its weight on the international stage.
Why the British army is unprepared for Ukraine
Why the British army is so unprepared to send troops to Ukraine. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Britain is “ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary”. While reports suggest these would be “peacekeeping” forces, the reality is that true peacekeepers must be impartial. British troops placed...
The UK’s Space Imperative: Security & Economic Resilience
As countries grow increasingly reliant on space systems for economic stability and military security, the urgency for robust space defence capabilities has never been greater argues Martin Rowse of Airbus Defence and Space in the UK.
Reviving RAF pilot retention: Making the job ‘Cool’ again
To keep people, the RAF should invest in making the job cool again and reinvigorating the individual experience argues a Royal Air Force pilot in this submission to the UK Defence Journal.
Britain ‘defenceless’ against ballistic missile attack
Surely the capital, London, is appropriately defended, and also the independent nuclear deterrent submarine base at Faslane on the Clyde? Sorry folks, the answer is no.
The Albion class are gone, let’s move on
Ultimately, the Royal Navy is taking a calculated risk by prioritising future capabilities over retaining older, resource intenSive platforms - but will that risk pay off?
Trump approach to US space policy could throw some surprises
Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board.
How Baltic and Nordic countries are preparing for war
‘Keep nine litres of water in storage’, how Baltic and Nordic countries are preparing for war.
Albion and Bulwark are gone, can that be a positive?
This decision reflects the difficult but necessary process of prioritising future readiness and operational efficiency over retaining older platforms.
The value of British air power
Whether securing airspace, launching precision strikes, or providing humanitarian relief, airpower ensures that Britain remains a key player on the world stage.
