Uncrewed boats are changing the way wars are fought at sea
When Ukraine successfully deployed uncrewed vessels for a major attack on the Russian navy at Sevastopol, it was a defining moment that changed the future of naval warfare.
Could Britain stand up to China?
China has the world's largest standing army and the second-largest defence budget, while Britain has a smaller but highly advanced military force.
Cost of replacing hardware will change nature of conflict
The amount of ammunition being consumed in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict has surpassed all estimates.
Why Russia has had such a disastrous 12 months
When Russia’s ramshackle armies trundled into Ukraine a year ago, very few gave the defenders a chance.
The role of the Russian media in justifying the Ukraine war
In a move that echoed the draconian censorship laws of earlier ages, the Russian government declared its media war just days after it invaded its neighbour.
History shows why jet fighters are crucial to Ukraine
At present, it appears unlikely that any aircraft given to the Ukrainian military by its allies will be used to attack targets in Russia.
Why Russia hasn’t officially declared war
Putin’s state of the nation - why Russia hasn’t officially declared war and what difference it would make.
Russian inability to dominate sea has changed course of war
Kyiv has the capacity to seize opportunities created by Russia’s weakness at sea.
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.
