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
The Increasing Quality of Commercial Satellite Imagery
The quality and diversity of commercial satellite imagery available is simply amazing.
A Second Wind for the Lightweight Infantry Mortar
Should the British Army consider re-introducing lightweight infantry mortars at the platoon level?
The Increasing Importance of Mission Bay Handling Systems
One of the standout design features of the Type 26 frigate is a large mission bay. As offboard systems evolve and become more widespread, the flexibility and capacity of mission…
Nora — A Self Propelled Gun
If the Royal Artillery replaces AS90 with a wheeled system, the working assumption by many is a three-horse race between the Boxer RCH, BAE Archer on a MAN truck chassis,…