Islamic State in the Philippines
As the war against the Islamic State rages on in Syria and Iraq with their territories contracting, their funds being cut off and the end possibly in sight; ISIS has emerged in a new corner of the world
Five technology trends reveal a new future for defence
Digital change is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, dramatically disrupting industries, touching every aspect of defence organisations.
The Importance of Anti-Submarine Warfare
A key role for any first rate military force is anti-submarine warfare, this is especially true for an island nation.
Why are the Queen Elizabeth class carriers so large?
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will be the largest surface warships ever constructed for the Royal Navy and will represent a significant increase in capability.
The Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers and what could have been: A case of penny pinching?
The Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers, the ships we deserve or the ships that we need?
Terrorism and Social Media – A Deeper Look
Terrorism is one of the biggest challenges facing the globe today, and it has become virtually a daily occurrence in some parts of the world.
No, Trident doesn’t run on Windows XP
Some have claimed that the Vanguard class submarines which carry Trident are vulnerable to cyber-attacks in the same way the recently hit NHS is, that is not the case.
Is the aircraft carrier still dominant today?
Ever since the end of the Second World War, the Aircraft Carrier has been the dominant naval combatant but are they still as dominant today?
Britain and Sierra Leone – Military Partnership in West Africa
One of Britain's closest partners in Africa, Sierra Leone saw the arrival of British troops to help end a civil war and recently to tackle the Ebola outbreak.
Scotland unable to compete for Royal Navy warship orders if independent confirms Ministry of Defence
Recent claims from politicians that Scotland would be eligible to compete for Royal Navy warship contracts if the country left the UK have been rejected by the Ministry of Defence and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, Guto Bebb.
