News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The expert author continues his ongoing survey [113/1, p. 61] of the Ukraine War, providing updates on the conflict’s military, economic, and geopolitical developments, with the resulting implications for the Royal Navy. A 30 minute read.

Ed. The author considers the lessons of the late-19^th century Jeune École, a historical cautionary tale reflective of the introduction of naval drone warfare. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The RNSSC author provides an appreciation of the strategic situation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), and endorses an organic ‘multiplex’ as against a hegemonic ‘multipolar’ order for the region. A 35 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a forthcoming book examining the roles and contribution of Force H in the Second World War.

Ed. Our correspondent, no stranger to the question of submarine procurement, suggests a third alternative for the future RN submarine force.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers Professor Andrew Lambert’s masterful study of the development of British strategy from victory at Waterloo to the First World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book charting the development of NATO and Soviet/Warsaw Pact maritime airpower through the Cold War, as well as the resurgence of the Russian threat.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the 2025 edition of Osprey’s annual Warship publication, covering a diverse range of naval history topics.

Ed. The author suggests an alternative pathway forward for UK strategic defence. Article originally published by Warships IFR magazine. A 5 minute read.