Reference Content
Factual ‘long reads’ on programmes, equipment and historical events.
A Persistent Ground Based Surveillance Challenge
The idea of persistent ground based surveillance is not a new one, and anyone that has ever been to a town or city in the UK will understand full well what it means.
The Transformative Effect of Low-Cost Airpower
A proposal to extend the UK’s air Defence Engagement capability to include conflict prevention at the lower end of the spectrum
UK Complex Weapons – Reference
From Brimstone to Storm Shadow, complex weapons form the core of UK military capability.
Civilian Unmanned Airborne Systems – Threats and Opportunities
Defence and security capabilities, threats and opportunities in the civilian small UAS market.
The Atlantic Conveyor
The Atlantic Conveyor was built on the Tyne by Swan Hunter and delivered to Cunard in 1970 as part of their contribution to the Atlantic
Top 25 British War Films
We could argue all day about the definition of a British War Film and what the best means but for this entirely unscientific list the definition of a British War Film is one that is largely British in character
A Ship that Still Isn’t a Frigate
Can the Royal Navy make use of a civilian vessel design, or even a conversion, to cover a number of less than warlike tasks, taking advantage of current market conditions to drive down costs?
Watchkeeper – Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS)
Watchkeeper is an advanced Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS), currently coming into service with the Royal Artillery in the British Army.
The 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS)
The CTA International 40mm Cased Telescoped Cannon forms part of the innovative Cased Telescoped Armament Systems that will arm British and French armoured and reconnaissance vehicles