Communications in the Subterranean Environment
A recent Wavell Room article from Dave Wimbush considered the options for developing close quarter battle skills and doctrine in the urban environment. It was a brilliant piece that explained…
Vehicle Mobility in the High North
The ‘High North’ presents a number of complex challenges for vehicle mobility
A Successor for the Amazing C-17 Globemaster
The RAF’s strategic lift heavy capability is centred on its fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft. With an Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2040, its successor has yet to reveal itself, but let’s talk about it anyway.
Illegal Fishing and the British Overseas Territories
One of the greatest sources of instability is the lack of access to food as populations grow. The world's fisheries will be increasingly under pressure, and conflict will follow.
Mine Countermeasures off Misrata
Mines can be incredibly effective weapons. Not only can they destroy shipping, they can deny large areas of sea to all traffic, choke off ports, restrict the flow of traded…
Small Scale Demountable Payload Handling
We are all familiar with the various DROPS/EPLS type hooklift systems for 20ft ISO containers and flatracks, but is there any scope to extend this demountable approach to smaller loads and smaller vehicles?
The Antonov Transport Aircraft Giants
Antonov has an impressive track record of building giant transport aircraft; the AN-22, AN-124 and AN-225