The Type 4X Destroyer – An early look at an early concept
The Type 4X is just an early concept at this stage but a variant of the Type 26 Frigate is officially being considered for the job.
The UK in the Persian Gulf – Historical Involvement and Military Presence
Kipion is just one of a plethora of British commitments to the Persian Gulf over the decades.
138 UK F-35 Lightnings, do we still need them? – A personal view
138 F-35s over the "life of the programme", do we need that many and how long is that? The author of this article, David Anthony Simpson, served for over 25 years as an RAF pilot, in executive flying appointments and as a senior staff officer.
Why are the Queen Elizabeth class carriers so big?
The class are not the largest class of carrier in the world but they are most likely the smallest and least expensive carrier the Royal Navy could build which still have the advantages that large carriers offer.
No, America doesn’t control Britain’s nuclear weapons
It's a common myth that the United States has control over the UK's Trident missile system, that is not the case.
Britain and nuclear weapons – The Second World War to the 21st century
The UK was the third nation to develop nuclear weapons.
Why does HMS Queen Elizabeth have two islands?
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister ship are attracting a lot of attention and one of the most common questions is, why does she have two islands?
Remote warfare increasingly strategy of choice for non-state actors
The drone landscape has unquestionably altered over recent years.
Britain in Canada – The British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS)
Since the 1970s, Britain has been using the Canadian Prairies as its largest training area.
