Why Beijing has decided this year to ‘unify’ with Taiwan
The likelihood of China using military force to “reunify” Taiwan is growing.
You can’t block a frigate – A Scottish echo chamber
Echo chambers are created when people only consume information that confirms their existing beliefs and actively block any information that contradicts those beliefs - look at the arguments around the frigates being built in Scotland as an example of this.
Big defence projects are usually late and over budget – Why?
Big defence projects are usually late and over budget – here’s what we can learn from the build-up to WW2.
F-16 for Ukraine – Gamechanger or Liability?
As high-level discussions on this topic continue, only time will tell if Ukraine will be donated F-16s.
Sending tanks to Ukraine is a big change in Western thinking
These actions imply that NATO members believe that any decisive conflict with Russia will be in Ukraine and that Moscow will not win.
The GIUK gap – The chokepoint in Britain’s backyard
The gap between material demands, Government statements, and actual forces can expose any nation to serious security threats.
Why is it cheaper to fly to Spain than to Stornoway?
From the cost of fuel to seat costs per mile, ground handling to maintenance, it all ends up in your ticket price.
Would UK naval shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?
Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.
Ferguson Marine will weather the storm
The Port Glasgow shipyard has been beset with issues relating to the building of new ferries but, I believe, they have a bright future ahead of them.
Why is shipbuilding invisible to some in Scotland?
As you read this, Scottish shipyards have orders for 13 frigates. There are some on social media, however, that are completely unaware of this but still have very strong opinions on the matter - but why?
