The GoCo NoGo
Sorry, have been itching to use that one! Statement from Mr Hammond With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the
December 10, 2013
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BAE Statement on UK Shipbuilding
Thought I would reproduce this BAE Systems has reached agreement in principle with HM Government on measures to enable the implementation of a restructuring of
November 6, 2013
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Flying costs per hour
You often see flying costs per hour in Parliamentary answers where the costs are expressed as Marginal Cost and Full Cost but what constitutes both
October 9, 2013
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Human Rights and Tommy Atkins
I thought I would wait until the inevitable froth had subsided before writing something about this . There has been some incredible nonsense written about the
June 27, 2013
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The Patrol Ship Myth
A Guest Post by Somewhat Involved Over the past months, there has been much talk, discussion and debate on ways to generate additional capability for
August 10, 2012
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More GEMS Gems
Now I know this isn’t as sexy as the F35, Type 26 or FRES but GEMS has, and is, proving its worth many times over.
April 13, 2012
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The reality of the challenges involved in recapturing the Falkland Islands
Hello all, and welcome to my first ever Think Defence article. My name is Sir Humphrey, and I’m the author of a small blog called
February 22, 2012
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A Battalion of Press and Communication Officers
In light of recent news about sacking trainee pilots and Warrant Officers on the Long Service List, a recent parliamentary answer offers good contrast. Angus
February 15, 2011
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