News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author’s Eric Grove Prize-winning article tackles the perpetually controversial question of British naval aviation development amidst intense interservice rivalry between the world wars. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author contends for a greater appreciation of the strategic campaign perspective when celebrating past RN victories. A 5 minute read.

Ed. The author considers the causes and potential remedies for oceanic piracy, a perennial threat requiring both broad and narrow solutions. A 10 minute read.

Ed. In our fourth article from BRNC’s Pellew Division, the author provides an overview of British airship development during the First World War, a demonstration of RN initiative and technological adaptation. A 10 minute read.

Ed. In our third article from the BRNC Pellew Division, the author considers the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) options available to protect helicopters against First Person View (FPV) drones and the loitering munitions that now saturate the modern battlespace, and what offensive options might yet enable rotary aviation to turn the tables. A 20 minute read.

Ed. In this second article in our series from the Pellew Division at BRNC, the author raises a fundamental philosophical quandary by placing HMS Victory in the same conceptual category as the Kyoto Golden Pavilion or Notre-Dame de Reims. A 10 minute read.

Ed. In this opening salvo from the Pellew Division at BRNC, the author reflects on why she chose the RN and what makes the Service worthwhile. A 10 minute read.

Ed. A year-in retrospective from the BRNC Naval Tutor, reflecting on the vital challenges of engaging junior officers to think strategically in an increasingly complex world. A 5 minute read.

Ed. The fifth article in our series from BRNC Pellew Division officer cadets, here the author considers the advantages of moving to an entirely digital work environment for the RN, future-proofing for talent and inclusion. A 10 minute read.