HMS Diamond has done us proud, in the most intense naval combat since the Falklands
The veterans of patrol box ‘Azalea’ have carried on the finest traditions of the Service
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The veterans of patrol box ‘Azalea’ have carried on the finest traditions of the Service
Bear and Badger, meet Hornet, Raptor, Falcon – and Lightning
Though they’ll probably wind up doing something quite unexpected. That’s what navies do
Russia and China are going 5G now. Only the F-35 can match them
They keep using that word, ‘sovereign’. It does not mean what they think it means
It’s a sensible plan, but basically unfunded
Air force commander gloats as Russians pound decoys with scarce ballistic missiles
River class destroyers look good but aren’t coming soon. And subs are even more vital
There’s beyond visual range lite – then there’s this new full fat version
Pushing the edge of the envelope. The financial envelope, that is
Let’s hope the next President still thinks this is a good idea
You might think a ship designed to look like a merchant vessel would be cheap like a merchant vessel ...
Sometimes, it’s quality that has a quality all of its own
‘No plan survives contact with the enemy’ – and it’s pretty much a given there’ll be some
It’s hard to see the sense in it, as fifth-generation opposition emerges in Russia and China
On the Right and Left, we’re forgetting why the free world triumphed in the 20th century
‘Our combat capabilities are stronger and our reach is wider,’ crows the Chinese navy
No great likelihood of anyone being drafted for anything. Especially women
We Brits have no one to fear but ourselves, however
They can dig but they can’t hide
Secretive ‘dual use’ space planes and satellites are jockeying for advantage above us
No point having more guns if you haven’t got enough bullets
The Bear’s teeth and claws are smaller and fewer than one might suppose