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Ed. The author provides an overview of the Armada campaign of 1588, arguing that the fundamental flexibility of mission command can be seen in England’s early modern fleet leadership. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Our correspondent reflects on the development of the Type 45’s shipborne air defence as a hull form problem.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of the Sinai campaign in the First World War, to defend the Suez Canal from Ottoman/German attack.

Ed. The author provides an overview of the Russo-Japanese War as a watershed for the naval history of the 20^th century. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The expert author examines the emerging technological risks to aircraft carriers in the drone age. Originally published in the USNI’s Proceedings, February edition. A 15 minute read.

Ed. The author reviews the defence and foreign policy background of Operation FORTIS, HMS Queen Elizabeth’s 2021 Indo-Pacific deployment, considering the operation a watershed in post-Cold War British foreign policy. A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of and analysing the battle off Samar, part of the wider Battle of Leyte Gulf, in which a powerful Japanese surface force, including the Yamato, attacked a US escort carrier task unit.

Ed. With supporting examples from the Ukraine War, the author makes recommendations for expanding UK Commando Force space assets and integration. A 15 minute read.

Ed. An information item, notifying relatives of those who served aboard the Second World War Avenger-class escort carrier HMS Dasher.