

Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force... read more
Jack Watling
In a new era of great power competition, the UK must strengthen its ability to take proactive deterrence measures.
Tags: Military Sciences, Occasional Papers, Russia, UK, Land ForcesJack Watling
The British Army needs a mobile anti-tank reserve capability in order to credibly stop opposing heavy armour during a peer conflict. Without it, outnumbered UK armour will be held at bay while infantry are overwhelmed
Tags: Martial Power Programme, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Land ForcesPeter Roberts
The UK’s review of security, defence, development and foreign policy, halted by the health emergency, is now restarting. But not from where it stopped, for both outputs and inputs need to be reconsidered.
Tags: Military Sciences, Security and Defence in Northern Europe Research Programme, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK, Defence Policy, National SecurityJack Watling
NATO’s Trident Juncture 2018 military exercise has served to solidify ties between member states, but the Alliance remains vulnerable in the eventuality of a military confrontation from Russia.
Tags: Military Sciences, United States, NATO, Russia, Global Security Issues, Land Forces, Military Personnel, EuropeElisabeth Braw
The House of Commons Defence Committee has released a report looking at defence developments in the High North. It should serve as a timely reminder of defence priorities, both among decision-makers in London and the general public
Tags: International Security Studies, Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence, Global Strategy and Commitments, UK, Global Security Issues, Climate Security, Maritime Forces, UK DefenceVinay Kaura
India proposes to purchase the S-400 Russian missile defence system. The plan unnecessarily infuriates the United States, and is unlikely to enhance India’s long-term security objectives.
Tags: International Security Studies, Military Sciences, India, Russia, Defence Management, Indo-Pakistan Conflict, TechnologyWilliam F Owen
The British Army’s new Strike concept has attracted much negative comment. But it is considerably more robust and well-founded than its critics claim, and it has the potential to offer infantry brigades the ability to march and manoeuvre under armour at far greater distances than is currently possible.
Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, RUSI Newsbrief, Equipment and Acquisitions, Land Forces, UK DefenceJustin Bronk
The fighter-bomber became an important part of the RAF's campaign in North Africa during the Second World War.
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences, RUSI Journal, History, Middle East and North AfricaMichael Codner
Michael Codner reviews The Marvellous (But Authentic) Adventures of Captain Corcoran, by Alfred Assollant (translated by Sam Miller).
Tags: Military Sciences, RUSI Journal, Art, Culture and Literature
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