Counter Port Denial in Misrata
Whilst the blogging world has been wetting its pants over Osama and that mystery stealth helicopter there has been some interesting activity in the waters
May 5, 2011
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria and/or CVF?
Before starting this discussion we should all fully understand that project CVF is not a strategic priority for the current Government, if they could, they
March 27, 2011
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Libya and Aircraft Carriers
I stand accused of being an anti carrier zealot, looking at the RAF through rose-tinted flying goggles and seeing dark blues under the bed, so
March 22, 2011
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Naval v Commercial Shipbuilding Rules
In discussions on the SDSR naval strategy, a vigorous debate took place about the relative merits of naval and commercial shipbuilding techniques. HMS Ocean is
November 15, 2010
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Energy Security and Defence
One of the many arguments for maintaining a strong maritime presence is energy security, particularly fossil fuels, oil and gas. But is this valid? The
November 15, 2010
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SDSR – Analysis #05 (Royal Navy)
I am going to cover aircraft carriers and their aircraft in a separate post so this one covers just the surface and sub-surface fleet as
November 5, 2010
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Bent over a barrel
Interesting news on the CVF front. The Treasury has released a letter from the Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems addressed to David Cameron on
November 5, 2010
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A Taste of the Future
Elements of 656 Squadron Army Air Corps have recently embarked on HMS Ark Royal to take part in the latest Exercise Joint Warrior. This will
October 3, 2010
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