News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author revisits Sharkey Ward’s career, a showcase in professionalism and mission command that would have been recognisable to Horatio Nelson. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author takes on the classic systemic technological argument of naval platform obsolescence. Reprinted from the United States Naval Institute Proceedings with permission. A 10 minute read.

Ed. In the tradition of Herman Kahn, and with the Strategic Defence Review in mind, the author ‘thinks the unthinkable’ on the subject of Russian expansionism, US retrenchment, and the future of NATO. Originally published in The Article. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author argues for clarity in Britain’s nuclear doctrine, positing that conventional forces should be prioritised for recapitalisation.

Ed. The author provides a personal reflection on RN-USN cooperation, a subject of continuing interest in the NR. A 5 minute read.

Ed. The author continues his tour d’horizon appreciation of the Ukraine War a third year in [111/2, p. 18 & 112/1, p. 11], providing a window view into the anarchic world of 2025. A 25 minute read.

Ed. RN Coastal Forces have been of historic importance throughout the 20^th century. The authors place the CFHT into its historical context and address where it currently stands today. A 10 minute read.

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. A personal reflection on a naval career, highlighting the critical need for effective fatigue management in the operational context, the author advocates adopting emerging technologies to enhance safety and performance at sea. A 30 minute read.