Letter to the Editor: Strategic Defence Review

Letter to the Editor: Strategic Defence Review

10 Jun 25
Posted by: Dr James W E Smith
4 minutes, 24 seconds read
Message from the Editor

Our correspondent reflects on the recent SDR, national priorities, and what they mean for the Naval Service.

Sir, – If it is unclear by now, the relationship between the nation, government and the sea, let alone the Navy, strategy and sea power, is fundamentally broken. This is for various reasons, some nefarious or naive, some ideological and others more obvious. The illusion of choice to fund or not fund the Navy squarely demands some finger-pointing because the fact that some believe there is a choice demonstrates poor education of the state by those in positions who can educate it. There should be no shyness from the facts, but instead objective reality. Today’s Royal Navy operates in a hos…

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