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BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a new e-book examining the on-going evolution of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Naval Aviation branch as it continues its transition to a carrier-centric force.

Ed. The author considers the past century of technological innovation in the USN, its impact on the Service’s officer corps and naval leadership, and proposes several possible outcomes with regard to AI integration. Originally published in the USNI’s Proceedings, December edition. A 15 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers Paul Beaver’s biography of Eric Brown.

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 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.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It consider Hugh Sebag-Montefiore’s new study of the Arctic campaign in the Second World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of the USAAF’s Seventh Air Force and its contribution to the Central Pacific campaign in the Second World War.

Ed. The author outlines the current online Admiralty Interview Board (AIB) format, considered ponderous and impersonal, and proposes a reversion to the pre-Covid method of RN officer selection. A 15 minute read.