Yemen: A Regional Cold War between Saudi Arabia and Iran
Saudi-led intervention in Yemen is based on the perceived growing threat of Iranian influence in the region and has the potential of dragging other states into this new Cold War.
Is Britain really supplying Islamic State?
A lot has been made of British arms deals with Saudi Arabia being used to arm Islamic State but is that really what's happening?
The F-35, where is the project now?
It's no secret that the F-35 has had severe cost and schedule issues but where does the project stand today?
Who controls Trident? A brief look at the operation of Britain’s nuclear weapons
The Trident missile system is housed on the UK's four Vanguard class submarines which form the UK's strategic nuclear missile force.
Tube Terror Attack in London: The need to disrupt and destroy ISIS both at home and abroad
The attack on Parsons Green tube station in London on the 15th September 2017 with a explosive device detonated on a tube carriage is a reminder that terrorism presents a clear and present danger to the interests of UK national security. Furthermore, the UK terror threat has increased from severe to “critical” meaning that another terrorist attack is imminent....
No, Argentina is not spending $2 Billion on military equipment
According to Forecast International, recent reports indicating Argentina plans to purchase $2 billion worth of military equipment are unrealistic. The group say that for the time being, Argentina will have to rely on donations from other countries to fill the gaps in its military capabilities.
Why can’t the US Army augment the police the same way the British Army do?
Police militarisation in the United States has seen some police forces in the US as heavily armed as army units anyway. So, why can't the army help out?
The Proxy War against ISIS in the Middle East: Why a Political Solution is needed
Russian intervention in the Syrian crisis has caused a fundamental shift in the balance of power in the region, with Russian warplanes such as the TU-22M3 bomber and Su-25 attack aircraft and other sophisticated weapons systems including cruise missiles from its naval assets being used to attack Islamic State targets.
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.
