Lack of Maritime Patrol Aircraft Reinforces British Defense Flaws
Lacking adequate anti-submarine capabilities of its own, Britain is forced to rely on allies.
Chris Revell
Search for Yacht Crew Exposes British Defense Gaps
Without maritime patrol aircraft, Britain is hardly able to commit assets to the search for a missing yacht.
Arguments For, Against Renewing Britain’s Submarine Deterrent
Should Britain renew Trident or would it be better to adopt a different deterrent posture?
British Transport Aircraft Procurement “Disaster”
It no longer makes sense for Britain to buy the Airbus A400M instead of its competitors.
Liam Fox Successor Faces Fiscal Challenges
The new defense minister may be the man to finally take control of the department’s finances.
Could the Harrier Have Made a Difference?
Britain’s First Sea Lord argues that a carrier would have made the Libyan mission more effective. Chris Revell is skeptical.
Britain Has Multiple Objectives in Libya
Britain took a leading role in intervening in Libya. How is it participating in the allied operation and why?