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      Why the British army is so unprepared to send troops to Ukraine. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Britain is “ready and willing to...
      As countries grow increasingly reliant on space systems for economic stability and military security, the urgency for robust space defence capabilities has never been greater argues Martin Rowse of Airbus Defence and Space in the UK.
      To keep people, the RAF should invest in making the job cool again and reinvigorating the individual experience argues a Royal Air Force pilot in this submission to the UK Defence Journal.
      Surely the capital, London, is appropriately defended, and also the independent nuclear deterrent submarine base at Faslane on the Clyde? Sorry folks, the answer is no.
      Ultimately, the Royal Navy is taking a calculated risk by prioritising future capabilities over retaining older, resource intenSive platforms - but will that risk pay off?
      Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board.
      ‘Keep nine litres of water in storage’, how Baltic and Nordic countries are preparing for war.
      This decision reflects the difficult but necessary process of prioritising future readiness and operational efficiency over retaining older platforms.

      The value of British air power

      Whether securing airspace, launching precision strikes, or providing humanitarian relief, airpower ensures that Britain remains a key player on the world stage.
      In this article, Robert Clark argues that it's time to unleash the full potential of the Joint Expeditionary Force to stabilise Europe. With Poland, Ukraine, and the UK at the forefront, the JEF can redefine European security.