

Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force... read more
Sidharth Kaushal
This article uses a variety of salvo combat models to generate a crude outline of the vulnerability of an aircraft carrier manoeuvring in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea or the Barents Sea in a conflict involving NATO and Russia
Tags: Martial Power Programme, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Maritime ForcesJack Watling
Iran is striking back for the killing of one of its top commanders. A real test of US resolve in the Middle East is beginning.
Tags: Military Sciences, United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, Global Security IssuesElisabeth Braw and Gary Brown
Targeting individuals rather than states might be a better way of deterring cyber attacks.
Tags: Cyber, Military Sciences, RUSI Journal, TechnologyJustin Bronk
Whilst Russia and NATO argue about whether the Su-24 shot down did violate Turkish airspace, Russia has established form conducting such incursions.
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences, Turkey, Russia, Global Security IssuesPeter Roberts
With news of regular tragedies involving migrants awash on Europe’s shores, the European Union is promising to respond to these through military means. But the political will just does not exist in Europe; neither can the hurdles be overcome easily.
Tags: Military Sciences, Global Security Issues, Maritime Forces, Europe, Middle East and North AfricaPeter Roberts
Last week saw governments making statements about their values, intent and national interest through the medium of the sea. Distracted by emergency response in Nepal and elections at home, the United Kingdom was largely absent from this global maritime conversation.
Tags: Military Sciences, UK, Emergency Response, Global Security Issues, Maritime Forces, Europe, Middle East and North AfricaAlexandra Stickings
The space domain, with over 1,000 currently operational satellites, is becoming increasingly congested, and the issue of how to deal with space debris is more important than ever. How worried should we be about possible threats from new debris-clearing technologies?
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences, Terrorism and Conflict, RUSI Defence SystemsTrevor Taylor and Justin Bronk
Despite a troubled development history, the RAF’s new A400M Atlas is not only breaking new ground in terms of technical performance, but also the way in which industry and the Ministry of Defence are working together to support, maintain and operate the aircraft
Tags: Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, Defence, Industries and Society, Military Sciences, Equipment and Acquisitions, RUSI Defence Systems, UKJustin Bronk
The decision to acquire new AH-64E Apache Guardians will enhance the UK military’s capability in the coming decades. The incorporation of new technology in the airframe will aid crews in accomplishing their missions and allow greater interoperability with allied assets.
Tags: Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, Military Sciences, Equipment and Acquisitions, RUSI Defence Systems, Land Forces
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