News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author argues for a nuanced approach to modernising Command and Control (C2) in search of a NATO ‘match fit’ – while avoiding the pitfalls of restrictive doctrine and over-reliance on technology. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author argues that the unique 20^th century Alliance characteristics of the special relationship should be leveraged to counter 21^st century threats. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author, with his customary maritime appreciation, asks the hard question of what is the RFA’s role within the context of modern RN strategy. A 20 minute read.

Ed. Picture from HMS Scott‘s multi beam side scan sonar.

Ed. The Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is the UK’s National Armaments Director (NAD) and as the Accounting Officer for DE&S is directly responsible to Parliament for the stewardship of DE&S’ resources. The author posits that the NAD should consider the historical contribution of Lord Beaverbrook, whose long career, like that of Winston Churchill or Maurice Hankey during both World Wars, demonstrated the vital importance of economic control in wartime. A 5 minute read.

Ed. The author, a visiting fellow of the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre (RNSSC) and Director of the Centre for Underwater Acoustic Analysis (CUAA), proposes that any future UK grand strategy must be founded on economic intelligence and the knowledge that Britain’s financial and economic power is fundamentally maritime. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author takes aim at the lackadaisical MoD approach to the current Strategic Defence Review (SDR), observing that, in comparison to the Australian approach, the British ‘aims’ methodology lacks focus and is unserious about the reality of current threats. A 15 minute read.

Ed. The author examines the nature of language with regard to its importance in an emergency, and how best for actors to communicate effectively during a crisis. A 10 minute read.