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Ed. Two letters reflecting on cultural and doctrinal transformation in the NATO naval realm.

Ed. The Naval Staff Research author argues that the post-Cold War ‘peace dividend’ era has come to an end, necessitating a total reconsideration of defence policy and warfighting doctrine. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The Naval Staff Research author contends that the current warfare transformation demonstrates a systemic technological model favouring the defensive or, in naval terms, sea denial. How should the RN, which must act offensively to achieve policy objectives, adapt? A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book which examines a new theory regarding the circumstances around the loss of HMS Hood in the Second World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the development of midget submarines and manned torpedoes during the Second World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book setting out to examine the air and sea battles of the Falklands War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the maritime campaigns in the Atlantic and northwestern European waters and contribution to Allied victory in the Second World War.

Ed. Originally published in two parts in 1999 [87/1, p. 3 & 87/2, p. 105], the author elaborated with particular clarity the strategic, operational and doctrinal rationale for what is now the current RN carrier aviation capability in the Joint Armed Forces post-Cold War environment. A 50 minute read.

Ed. The author, looking beyond the United States Navy, provides a survey of NATO’s current ambitious shipbuilding projects. Originally published in the USNI’s Proceedings, May 2026. A 15 minute read.