The Type 83 Destroyer – The MoD must get this right
Let's make sure that if the Type 83 ends up facing cuts to its numbers, we still get a decent platform out of it – no more 'fitted for but not with'.
Exclusive series on defence in independent Scotland
This Friday, explore 'Scotland's Defence: Perspectives and Possibilities', an exclusive UK Defence Journal series by Martin Docherty-Hughes, the SNP Defence Spokesperson.
Ukraine recap: naval success raises hopes
Ukraine recap: naval success raises hopes of advantage against Russia this winter.
AI and robotics – one outcome could be powerful new weapons
AI is already being melded with robotics – one outcome could be powerful new weapons.
The Russian Bear – A Cold War relic with a new purpose?
The Russian ‘Bear’ strategic bomber was built by the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War with the United States.
The inevitable consequences of complacency
The support seen for Hamas on the streets of London is an alarming example of how much support there still is for terrorist groups.
What Israel can expect in the Gaza tunnel system
What the Israel Defence Forces can expect when they enter the ‘Gaza Metro’ tunnel system.
Putin and Xi – Russia’s role as China’s junior partner
Putin and Xi: Beijing Belt and Road meeting highlighted Russia’s role as China’s junior partner.
Russian relocating base from Crimea ‘priceless’ for Ukraine
Russia’s plan to relocate its Black Sea naval base from Crimea is priceless for Ukraine’s morale.
Russia’s Surrogate Forces: A sign of things to come?
Proxy and surrogate forces have seen extensive use in the ongoing War in Ukraine. This has provided outside obervers with a variety of lessons learned.