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BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the contemporary Indian and Chinese navies and their development in the context of the evolving Indo-Pacific strategic environment.

Ed. With a study of American maritime strategy, ranging from Mahan to Huntington, the practitioner author believes that the era of the Panoceanic Navy, focused on competitive sea control and sustained sea denial, has begun. Originally published in the USNI’s Proceedings, March edition. A 50 minute read.

Ed. The author provides an overview of the Armada campaign of 1588, arguing that the fundamental flexibility of mission command can be seen in England’s early modern fleet leadership. A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the final year in the life of the submarine Triumph in the Mediterranean in the Second World War.

Ed. With insights from Royal Navy training, the author explores how Sweden’s naval role is evolving as it prepares to operate alongside Allied forces and beyond the Baltic Sea. A 25 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of life on board the US Navy light cruiser, USS Boise, during the Second World War.

Ed. The author takes a closer look at the radical implications for RN personnel branches in the Hybrid Navy model. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Our correspondent comments on NR 114/1’s report on the current status of the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB).

Ed. Our correspondent reflects on the development of the Type 45’s shipborne air defence as a hull form problem.