NATO’s Two Percent and Burden Sharing
The debate over burden sharing within NATO is about as old as the alliance itself.
American leaders are correct, EU member states must pay up for NATO
"Ultimately, NATO will have to increase its spending, it doesn't have to do so to keep pace with its competitors for it is already ahead, at the minute."
Trident would likely stay at Faslane ‘for 20 years after Yes vote’
A defence expert has claimed that an independent Scotland would likely host Trident for 20 years if Scotland left the UK because of a lack of alternative sites.
Crisis in the Congo: A new role for NATO’s Southern Hub
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in the DRC has been described by the UN as the 'highest level of emergency', comparable with Yemen, Syria and Iraq.
Ascension Island and Britain’s presence in the South Atlantic
Ascension has a long military history under the Union Flag, being crucial for many military operations since the nineteenth century, including the Royal Navy’s campaign against the slave trade and in the Falklands War.
MoD Annual Report: ‘Protect Our People’ and how this objective is being fulfilled
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently published their Annual Report and Accounts 2017/18, let's take a look.
MoD Annual Report: Achievements and summary
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently published their Annual Report and Accounts 2017/18.
Tempest – A look at what Britain’s next generation combat jet could be
At the Farnborough International Air Show a next generation fighter concept model called 'Tempest' was revealed.
Hard Power, Soft Power: Sustaining British influence in a changing global environment
With Brexit on the horizon, growing Chinese influence and a resurgent Russia, this article aims to outline why an increase in defence spending is critical to the UK’s interests.
The Type 45 engine problems – it’s not the Royal Navy’s fault
The Type 45 destroyer is often regarded as the most advanced guided missile destroyer in the world.
