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.
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?
Western weapons in Ukraine
Ukraine has demonstrated the ability to use modern Western weapons in combat to great effect, and this isn’t something Russia is prepared for.
The early years of Britain’s nuclear programme
The US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement and its amendments remain the cornerstones of the current atomic capabilities deployed by the UK.
The UK’s military co-operation with Qatar since 1971
After decades of relative decline, British military and economic relations with Qatar have been growing since the late 2000s.
Russia ‘will continue to target civilians’ say analysts
"These strikes against Ukrainian civilian targets are aimed at disturbing their daily lives," said an analyst speaking on The OSINT Bunker podcast.
The ongoing erosion of Russian statehood
Once the institutions of a state are no longer respected by its citizens, and by other countries, then that state ceases to be viable.
