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.
Veterans group warns of EU Defence Union binding the UK in terms of Brexit
Defence and Security advisory group Veterans for Britain have warned of seven ways that they believe the EU Defence Union binds the UK in terms of Brexit.
Queen Elizabeth class carriers branded a ‘vanity project’, here’s why they’re not
A letter submitted to The Herald is being wildly shared as evidence that the new aircraft carriers are nothing more than a 'vanity project', but does the letter have any truth to it?
What exactly does the US Military transgender ban actually mean?
Recently, President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that transgender individuals would no longer be permitted to serve in the United States Armed Forces.
Russia behaving in a cold, calculated way in Syria
President Putin’s Russia is behaving in a calculated, geopolitical way in Syria, which is indicative of Political Realism, and the move from an American dominated international order towards a one where America’s power and ambitions do not translate into preferred diplomatic outcomes.
Chinese PLA Navy displays capabilities in the Yellow Sea
As Russian and Chinese navies have been practising together for the first time in the Baltic Sea during the start of August, Beijing has been busy on the domestic front.
Tensions in the Asia-Pacific: by choice or design?
There is deep concern that tensions in the South China sea will erupt into a conflict with more aggressive posturing by both the United States, Japan and China, accompanied by the deteriorating situation in North Korea which could erupt into a catastrophic conflict at any time.
