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...
AI’s Achilles Heel?
Artificial Intelligence is promising to speed up the analysis of data to further tighten the OODA loop for commanders. But does it also have...
Integrating Amphibiosity
Brigadier General Anthony Henderson, USMC, explains the need to integrate the roles of Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) with Commander Landing Force (CLF), set...
Air Defence Warning – RED
NATO’s ground based air defence (GBAD) has made important strides in catching up its rivals lead in countering the forward battlefield air threat.
In June...
What Can Your Wingman Do for You?
The push to develop ‘loyal wingmen’ is widening but still leaves questions over how much complexity/capability they should have verses their attritability.
Today’s congested and...