Veterans who protected democracy can now practise it using their veteran ID cards
Minister for Veterans and People Alistair Carns says it is shocking that veteran cards have not been accepted as voter ID.
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Opinion Armed Forces need the right people in the right places to end bullying and misogyny
Sarah Atherton says the Armed Forces need the right people in the right places to change misogyny and bullying in the military.
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Opinion Are OPVs an ideal solution for Royal Navy's needs or should emphasis be on bigger warships?
@PinstripedLine discusses whether they are 'real' warships or if they need more weaponry and capability to be seen as credible.
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WWI Gathering for burial to honour unknown soldiers and reflect on loss in Loos
One of the soldiers served in The Black Watch and it was fitting that members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland took part in the service.
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Opinion 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?