Aircraft carriers, amphibs ‘mark growth of regional navies’ say analysts
Forecast International say they expect some 80 aircraft carriers and major amphibious warfare ships, valued at $59.37 billion, to be commissioned during the next 10 years.
UK confirms offer of ‘deep security partnership’ with EU post-Brexit
The UK Government has confirmed it has offered to contribute military assets to EU operations, cooperate on sanctions and agree joint positions on foreign policy as part of a 'deep security partnership' with the EU after Brexit.
The ‘Battleship’: Does it have a purpose in the 21st century?
This article explores the role of the Battleship and whether or not the vessel still has a place at sea.
The Kiev class ‘cruiser-carrier’ hybrid – A flawed design or ahead of its time?
The evolution of the Kiev class ‘cruiser-carrier’ hybrid from the days of the soviet union to its current role as an Indian Navy aircraft carrier.
Military manoeuvres & the prelude to a new cold war: Russian aggression or NATO’s identity crisis?
NATO and Russia: In the last couple of years we have witnessed important military manoeuvres that demonstrate the heightened tensions between the two blocs.
North Korea – The End Game After War
With escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, some are starting to look to what would happen after a war with North Korea and what could be the hermit nations future.
The rise of China’s ‘blue water’ navy: Will the Pacific turn Red?
The rise of China as a maritime power was further enhanced by the news that China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier will be transferred from the dry dock of the Dalian shipyard, and will soon undergo trials and be fitted with systems to make her fully operational.
The North Korean crisis and the risk of nuclear war
Oliver Steward argues that there is a real concern that there is an increasing risk of war in the Korean peninsula, do you agree?
The Type 23 ‘Duke class’ Frigate: A Guide
The Type 23 programme originally arose in the late 1970’s, at the height of the Cold War.
British Forces in Nigeria – A Long Partnership in West Africa
Britain's partnership with Nigeria provides the Nigerian Armed Forces with the necessary skills to tackle and defeat terrorist organisations and also aid to thousands of displaced civilians.
