

Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force... read more
Jack Watling and Nick Reynolds
The UK has two options for modernising its armour: developing a Challenger 3 or procuring Leopard 2. The latter is an assured capability that will likely prove cheaper over the life of the programme. The former is risky but offers the UK an opportunity to develop valuable intellectual property.
Tags: Military Sciences, RUSI Newsbrief, Equipment and Acquisitions, UKJustin Bronk
This Whitehall Report examines Russian and Chinese combat air trends, and looks specifically at fast jets and their weapons systems and capabilities.
Tags: Aerospace, China, Military Sciences, Whitehall Reports, RussiaJack Watling
Artificial intelligence in war may be a good servant, but it is likely to prove a terrible master, for while the character of stupidity may evolve, its nature remains immutable
Tags: Martial Power Programme, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence SystemsPeter Roberts
NATO’s Secretary General recently outlined an inspiring vision of a revamped Alliance by the end of the decade – it will not be easy to achieve.
Tags: Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, NATONick Reynolds and Sidharth Kaushal
Chinese military incursions at the border with India may signify Beijing’s desire for a permanent shift in the military status quo between the two powers.
Tags: Military Sciences, Japan, IndiaSarah Martin and Nick Reynolds
Officials from Donald Trump’s administration have now announced that the US will formally withdraw in six months from the Open Skies Treaty. The viability of multilateral confidence- and security-building measures is called into question.
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences, United States, US Defence Policy, Russia, Defence Policy, Intelligence, EuropePeter Roberts
There are a myriad of reasons why defence spending has not featured in the fiscal stimulus plan of the UK government, but chief among them is the limited ambition of the Ministry of Defence.
Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, Defence Spending, RUSI Newsbrief, Equipment and Acquisitions, UK, UK DefenceJack 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 ForcesJack Watling
If Defence is to appropriately weight cyber operations then there are some dangerous myths about the practicalities of cyber warfare that need to be confronted.
Tags: Cyber, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, UK, Technology, UK Defence, EuropeA major highlight in the missile defence calendar, the RUSI Missile Defence Conference will contribute to the evolution of policy with a stimulating discussion of missile defence issues between...
Tags: Military SciencesThe conference examined the opportunities and challenges involved in human-machine combat teaming for naval warfare in the future.
Tags: Military Sciences, UK, Maritime Forces, TechnologyNoted for it's spectacular air combat sequences this film screening will feature a short introduction to modern air combat with Justin Bronk, Research Fellow for Airpower.
Tags: Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, Military Sciences, Europe
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