The largest fleet of Royal Navy warships to deploy internationally since the 1982 Falklands War is setting sail to the Indo-pacific this month. The government is hailing the fleet as a symbol of ‘Global Britain’. Its mission is to demonstrate Britain’s intention to tilt its military, trade and diplomatic efforts to the far east. EscortingContinue reading “The UK Carrier Strike Group: What is it’s Purpose?”
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The UK Integrated Security and Defence Review: What can we expect?
Over the past few months, the UK Government has been conducting an Integrated Security and Defence Review, said to be the largest since the end of the Cold War. At its core, its aim is to modernise the armed forces. It comes at somewhat of a defining moment for the UK with the main componentsContinue reading “The UK Integrated Security and Defence Review: What can we expect?”