Would naval shipbuilding continue on the Clyde if Scotland left the UK?
One side, the Scottish government, say that naval shipbuilding would continue on the Clyde. The other side, the UK government, say it would not.
The Anglo-Omani relationship, an example of Global Britain foreign policy
The recent announcement that the United Kingdom will increase its defence engagement with the Sultanate of Oman reinforces a historic strategic alliance between the two states, highlighting a relationship dating back to the 18th century.
Breathing new life into older equipment – how to extend the service life of military assets
Here, Rodney Lee, Senior Product Manager, Aerospace & Defence Business Unit, IFS, explains the intricacies involved in extending an asset’s lifecycle and how organisations can keep life extension projects on schedule, within budget and meeting strict safety requirements.
‘New Russian missile undermines European security’ says NATO chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has published an opinion piece regarding Russian missile capability.
Report warns Russia would be able to ‘overrun vulnerable areas of NATO territory’
The Human Security Centre (HSC) has published a report 'Fire and Ice – A New Maritime Strategy for NATO’s Northern Flank', discussing the challenge posed by Russia, and the options NATO has for countering it.
The future of the UK Defence Journal
After collecting some feedback from our readers and other defence commentators, we've decided to make some changes.
The future of British shipbuilding, marching towards a steady drumbeat?
Shipbuilding in the UK, depending on who you ask, is either at the cusp of a renaissance or doomed. So we asked someone in the know.
New rules for Commonwealth recruits – why?
Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson recently announced that rules regulating recruiting personnel from Commonwealth countries into the British armed services are to be relaxed.
UK and France warned to strengthen post-Brexit security alliance to combat threats
A new report led by former NATO Secretary-General Lord Robertson and former French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve has warned leaders to 'tackle the security challenges raised by Brexit'.
A new era of British maritime power has been ushered in by HMS Queen Elizabeth, let’s not waste it
The massive example of British maritime capability that is HMS Queen Elizabeth should be fully resourced in order not to waste her potential.
