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...
Turing Point for the Swedish Navy
Chief of the Swedish Navy Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum discusses the sea change in strategic focus her force in context of an increasing...
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...
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...
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...
Qubits Keep Comms ‘Hush-Hush’
Quantum technologies could help revolutionise military communications, not least in the field of encryption.
Just a little quantum physics, there is no need to be...
Ukraine’s Unmanned Air War
UAVs are being used at the centre of air operations conducting ISTAR missions on a daily basis.
We have recently seen extensive use of unmanned...
A Gathering of Reapers
The MQ-9 Reaper has become a ‘must have’ capability among Europe’s armed forces looking for a weapon capable UAV.
The conflict in Ukraine has spurred...
Spreading the Word
The introduction of Integrated Tactical Networks will deliver a step-change in the way data and communications is available over the battlefield.
The global access to,...
Re-Envisioning the Marine Corps
This month’s Commander’s Intent focuses on how the US Marine Corps senior command has updated its original Force Design 2030 concept (Mod 1), a...
