Controlling the Forward Aerial High Ground
‘Seize and control the high ground’ is an established axiom in combat. The current introduction and projected proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) challenges...
Conflict in Ukraine: Analysis of Three Factors in the First Stage
An analysis of how Russia’s invasion was monitored by NATO, together with reflections on two key elements of the fight so far - the...
Understanding Artificial Intelligence in a Naval Context
While artificial intelligence has long held an almost fictional status which has seemed long on promise, in actuality it is increasingly defining superior ways...
Digital Awareness – Language and Location
Digital technology advances are offering huge potential for special forces personnel.
The war in Ukraine has witnessed special operations forces (SOF) being deployed to great...
Wheeled artillery – the way ahead?
An increasing number of countries are now replacing their conventional tracked self-propelled artillery with wheeled SP, although each have their own advantages.
Wheeled SP artillery...
Shoulder Fired Mayhem
Armada International was invited by Saab Bofors Dynamics to witness live firing of the company’s Carl Gustav, AT4 and NLAW man portable products in...
The Art of Countering Artillery Fires in Ukraine
As Russia’s invasion and occupation of southern and eastern Ukraine moves into a new phase, counter-battery radar is proving its worth as the artillery...
Air Defence Warning – RED
NATO’s ground based air defence (GBAD) has made important strides in catching up its rivals lead in countering the forward battlefield air threat.
In June...
Japan and UK Move Closer
Fumio Kishida was elected as Japan’s prime minister in October 2021. He was expected to support a strong alliance with the United States and...
What Can Your Wingman Do for You?
The push to develop ‘loyal wingmen’ is widening but still leaves questions over how much complexity/capability they should have verses their attritability.
Today’s congested and...
