AI, swarming drones and electric battlefields: Defence Logistics in 2020
Standing still has never been an option for military organisations argues Graham Grose of IFS.
The UK and New Zealand – A special relationship for the 21st century
New Zealand is one of UK's most important partners. The two nations have fought side by side through many conflicts, especially the World Wars. Following, a long ‘withdrawal’ from East of Suez, the UK is looking towards a ‘global’ role that includes a more active position in the Indo-Pacific and New Zealand can became a central partner for this...
Rising tensions boost military spend on Electronic Warfare equipment
Evolving threat landscapes and impending modernisation of military aircraft will sustain demand for new, improved EW systems.
Transition to Civvy Street in Scotland: A Better Way Forward
A recent, and friendly, email exchange with Scottish Veterans’ Commissioner Charlie Wallace in which I queried some aspects of his last blog of 2019 prompted me to revisit the topic of care for service veterans in Scotland. This article was submitted by Stuart Crawford. Crawford was a regular officer in the Royal Tank Regiment for twenty years, retiring in the...
A look at China’s new Type 002 ‘Shandong’ aircraft carrier
The commissioning of China’s first domestically constructed aircraft carrier on the 17th of December 2019 marked a momentous paradigm shift.
Electric Battlefields – Powering a new generation of logistics support
Electric initiatives have increased in civilian life but few have yet to carry over into the battlefield. Unsurprising? Unrealistic? or inevitable?
Report slams MoD’s ‘poor management of nuclear sites’
The National Audit Office say that the MoD's poor management of three critical infrastructure projects on its nuclear-regulated sites has contributed to a combined cost increase of £1.35 billion and delays of between 1.7 and 6.3 years.
Battleship Green – can a world-class blue-water navy be green?
With an increased focus on tackling climate change in recent years, is it possible for a world-class blue-water navy to be green?
The Royal Air Force in 2019
2018 was a big year for the RAF, marking the 100th anniversary of its formation, but in many ways 2019 has been even more significant.
Worldwide arms sales up nearly 5%, says new report
Russia was second in the rankings with 8.6% of the market, just ahead of the United Kingdom on 8.4% and France on 5.5% but all were dwarfed by the United States at 59%.
