News & Views
The latest news and views in the UK Military Maritime Arena.
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. Our correspondent continues his narrative of Operation HIGHMAST during the recent transit of the Red Sea, reflecting on developments in those tense waters. A 5 minute read.
Ed. The authors survey recent drone developments, theorising an emerging global drone arms race with geostrategic implications. Originally published in Seaways magazine, April 2025. A 15 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.