Tackling toxic cultures and taking steps to keep personnel safe would help retention issues
Solicitor Natasha Mason says military personnel are reluctant to pursue complaints and are disheartened about continuing to serve.
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Opinion Europe must take the lead to secure lasting peace as US falters on Ukraine
With Trump scaling back military aid and Europe stepping up, the path to a just peace for Ukraine now rests in European hands.
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Opinion Measure of defence spend should be changed from percentage of GDP to a new formula
Steve Prest argues that the measurement of defence spending should be reformed to improve defence policy.
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Opinion Armed Forces sexual misconduct cases: Chain of command must be removed
Sarah Atherton says the MOD must ask itself if the military can be trusted to investigate cases of alleged misconduct.
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Opinion Defence cash boost a step change, but MOD may have problem in spending it
Pinstripedline reckons the impact of the increased defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 isn't as obvious as people might think.
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Opinion Military leaders have failed to create inclusive culture for women, time for accountability
Former Royal Navy Commodore Steve Prest says challenging unacceptable behaviour isn't woke, it's just what grown-ups do.
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Navy Navy decision to allow cultural mess kit prompts claims of wokery, but is it that bad?
Pinstripedline gives his take on the wearing of different clothing under Royal Navy mess kit to better reflect the sailors' heritage.
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Opinion Opinion: Why the SAS didn't try to capture the Provisional IRA at Clonoe
The PIRA members clearly knew that if they clashed with the SAS it was unlikely they would survive.
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Opinion DEI: Divisive woke nonsense or mission-critical maximisation of key personnel?
The Armed Forces are missing out if they fail to put the right people in the right roles, argues former Royal Navy Commodore Steve Prest.
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Opinion Want peace? Prepare for war, as RN sub delivers stark warning to Russian spy ship
EX-RN Commodore Steve Prest says the UK needs to stand up to Russian bullies after a submarine surfaced near a Russian ship to warn it off.
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Opinion Twenty-five years since end of gay ban, I'm proud I pushed the accelerator of change
In his own words, Fighting With Pride co-founder Craig Jones reflects on his battle for equality 25 years on since the gay ban was lifted.
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Opinion Paddy Mayne: The SAS hero denied a Victoria Cross by faceless bureaucrats
Colonel Tim Collins, who served on two operational tours with the SAS, says Mayne should receive the honour that was denied him 80 years ago ...
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Opinion 2025 will likely pose many threats and defence must decide what is its main priority
Pinstripedline takes a look at what 2025 might have in store and why defence will probably have some tough decisions to make.
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Opinion Shiner accused troops of murder and gets a suspended sentence? Justice not served
The ex-lawyer got off far too lightly, argues Hilary Meredith-Beckham, after making fake torture and murder allegations against UK soldiers.
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Opinion Joint Expeditionary Force is a British defence success, but UK credibility is under threat
Defence analyst Ed Arnold says the UK needs to make a decision on what to do with the JEF before confidence in the force is lost.
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Opinion Perfect storm brewing for defence – and SDR must bolster UK's 'fight tonight' ability
@PinstripedLine discusses the enormous financial challenges faced by the MOD and how it is seeking to address them.