Do the Armed Forces need cyber warriors? Yes, but they must be real warriors too
Former Royal Navy commodore Steve Prest reckons cyber warfare is vital to defence, but so too are the traditional military skills.
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Opinion Ignore Putin's red lines – now is the time for UK to act decisively to help Ukraine
Ex-Army officer and defence analyst Hamish de Bretton-Gordon says the West should ignore Moscow and go all-in with its support for Ukraine.
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Opinion MOD has an infrastructure challenge to protect the tip of the military spear
@PinstripedLine discusses how the MOD can balance spending money on frontline kit with ensuring the infrastructure exists to support it.
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Opinion Discipline is key in finding the solution to the defence equipment programme
Service chiefs must ensure that their services are as well prepared to meet challenges as it is possible to be.
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Opinion Does the British military need an Armed Forces Commissioner? It can't afford not to!
Former soldier and defence minister Sarah Atherton writes that the role must be independent, warning it will otherwise be tokenistic.
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Opinion Gas masks can protect Ukraine's armed forces - and the UK must lead the way
A few million pounds spent on gas masks could prove more effective than billions on bombs and bullets, reckons Hamish de Bretton-Gordon.
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Opinion Tough defence decisions face new Government needing more cash than MOD budget
Defence and security blogger @PinstripedLine examines the British security challenges facing the new government
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Opinion Starmer has his hand on the red button now and he must show his resolve
Former Army officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon says Sir Keir Starmer must treat defence as a priority that he cannot afford to get wrong.
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Opinion Armed Forces Compensation Scheme simply not fit for purpose and needs overhauling
Solicitor Hilary Meredith-Beckham wants the government to improve the lives of veterans and personnel who have been injured or made ill.
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Opinion Marching with Pride – why inclusion and celebration of identity matters to the military
If you ever need your ego boosted, marching in such a parade wearing a naval uniform, even as a straight guy, is a brilliant way to do it!
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Opinion Labour's little-reported plan for defence outlines need for accountability and coherence
Cdre (Ret'd) Steve Prest analyses how defence could be organised and the business of the MOD conducted under a Labour government.
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Opinion Quantity not quality tipped to be the winning factor in modern conflict, not just WW2
Is there a future where Britain prioritises quality over quantity?
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Opinion Ukraine can create a deep 400km no-go buffer zone if US takes off the shackles
Ukraine's been fighting with one hand tied behind its back for two years – is it time for Nato leaders to be more bold before it's too late?
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Opinion National Service is a laudable idea, but why not use Cadet Forces and Scouts instead?
Commodore (Ret'd) Steve Prest provides his thoughts on Rishi Sunak's National Service plans.
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Opinion We've had plenty of announcements, but will that be backed by plenty of ships?
Commodore Steve Prest welcomes the news that more ships are being built, but reckons seeing is believing.
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Opinion Why did Putin replace his top advisor with 'bean counter' at such a crucial time in the war?
While Russia's 'special military operation' continues, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon has examined why Putin replaced his top general with a ...