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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.

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.

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