We are an island you know
The issue of ‘sea blindness’ is one that vexes anyone who has even a passing interest in UK defence issues but is even more important
September 1, 2010
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Blog Posts
Short-form opinion, updates and information.
CVF, F35, F18 and other Numbers
No other subject, with the possible exceptions of the Ghurkhas and small arms calibres, provokes as much discussion as the Royal Navy’s future carriers and
August 7, 2010
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F35B – Hedging Ones Bets
Whilst the Lockheed Martin F35B STVOL Joint Strike Fighter is the preferred option to fulfil the Joint Combat Aircraft requirements for the RAF and FAA,
July 28, 2010
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F-35 – B or C
Recent reports of a rumour from the usual ‘reliable defence sources’ indicates that the MoD is considering switching its preferred option to fulfil the Joint
August 9, 2009
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F35 Hacked! (and other creative headlines)
Last March the US Inspector General of the Department of Defence issued a report on the Security Controls in the Joint Strike Fighter programme that
April 21, 2009
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Does Anyone Know How Much a JCA Will Cost?
There are three versions of the F35 or Joint Strike Fighter, only one will fulfil the UK Joint Combat Aircraft (JCA) requirement. The Royal Navy
April 14, 2009
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Think Defence
UK defence and security; analysis, reference content, opinions and resources.