News, Articles and Comment

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.

Ed. Continuing the ‘Fun in the Navy’ theme, the author recalls service aboard the Porpoise-class submarine HMS Sealion.

Ed. Our correspondent continues his Operation HIGHMAST reporting, with the Carrier Strike Group beginning the return voyage through the Indian Ocean and conducting defence engagement and Joint Operations with the Indian Navy, before turning for Suez. A 5 minute read.

Ed. Our CSG correspondent provides an update on the Task Group’s progress and describes defence engagement in Japan. A 5 minute read.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has officially handed over his role as Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) to Air Chief […]

Ed. Our correspondent with the UK Carrier Strike Group relays the increasing tempo of joint and multinational operations as HIGHMAST continues. A 5 minute read.

Ed. With particular attention to amphibious capabilities, the author makes the case for corvettes as the basis for RN fleet expansion. A 15 minute read.

Ed. The process of adding public comment to the SDR appears to be in the form of a questionnaire rather than papers. So to assist Defence Synergia in getting their thoughts in to a wider domain, the Naval Review is happy to share their suggestions. I look forward to members views in the Forum.

Ed. The author considers the re-balancing likely to emerge from SDR24, with the imperative to focus hard power in Europe and the Atlantic, while simultaneously maintaining global soft power commitments. A 15 minute read.