Britain must be part of a European army after Brexit so Europe can protect itself during crises like migration, a French senator has said. Europe is unable to defend itself without the help of the US and needs to develop a credible military response to emerging threats, according to Hélène Conway-Mouret. The Secretary of the…
Artificial intelligence ‘could be worth a thousand Napoleons’ to the military
Artificial intelligence can be worth “a thousand Napoleons” for the armed forces – as long as military chiefs understand how to use it, a senior officer has said. Advances in technology and the benefits of machine-learning systems offer great potential for the military, provided commanders are able to keep pace with the data produced. Dr…
Former Royal Marine dog handler says treating injured animals with hydrotherapy helps “fill the void” of losing his own dog on active service
On a training exercise in 2014, Royal Marine dog handler Scott Candlish was working as usual with his animal, Max. Both veterans of the war in Afghanistan, Scott and Max were an inseparable team and had complete confidence in each other. However, on this training serial something went wrong and both, unfortunately, were left badly…
Hard Brexit, hard border, hard men
Overlooking the Lunch Lounge cafe on Castlereagh Road in Loyalist East Belfast, three gunmen pose with automatic weapons and offer their unwavering support ‘For God and Ulster’. The mural is a reminder of darker days; the Troubles, when Northern Ireland was riven with sectarian hatred. Amid the talk of no deal and hard borders, does…
Oil on troubled waters: the Royal Navy in the Gulf
The three Iranian Fast Attack Craft sped towards HMS Dragon from the port side. Nimble, quick and armed with machine guns, the small vessels darted towards the Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer, threatening to weave between her and the three other British vessels she was escorting through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf. Although…
Shock and awe: we’ve been on front line for years, say women, as Royal Marines open up commando course to all
Women have been allowed to apply for close combat roles in the Royal Marines for the first time, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced, as veterans say the idea of a ‘front line’ in modern combat is outdated. After preliminary fitness tests and interviews, up to 20 women are expected to undertake the gruelling 32-week training…
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