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RUSI Newsbrief: Manning the Unmanned 3 May 2013 by Elizabeth Quintana
As the UK steps up its drone capability, it is changing the RAF’s training programmes for pilots and operators UK Defence Armed Forces UK Europe Aerospace Equipment and Acquisitions Military Personnel

RUSI Journal: Proxy Warfare and the Future of Conflict 29 Apr 2013
Proxy warfare is a phenomenon usually associated with the Cold War, yet a redefinition of the concept is needed to reflect the nature of conflict in the twenty-first century (Free Access) Military Personnel Cyber Technology

RUSI Newsbrief: The British Army Reserves Judgement 13 Mar 2013 by Peter Quentin
If the government’s plans to increase the British Army’s reliance on reservists are to be a success, the concerns of a number of parties – as well as society’s relationship with defence – need to be addressed. (Free access) Reserve Forces Military Personnel Land Forces Armed Forces UK Defence UK Europe

RUSI Newsbrief: On the Front Line of Equality 8 Mar 2013
In allowing women to serve in ground-combat positions, the US, and other militaries considering following suit, now face the challenge of sustainability. Military Personnel Armed Forces UK Defence Land Forces

RUSI Journal: Women in Combat 1 Mar 2013
From 2016, women will be allowed to serve in ground-combat roles in the US armed forces. A comparative analysis of Western armed forces provides an insight into the actual impact on unit cohesion (Free access) Military Personnel US Defence Policy Defence Policy United States Americas UK Europe

Analysis: The British Military Contribution to Operations in Mali: Is This Mission Creep? 30 Jan 2013 by Michael Codner
As the UK sends 330 personnel to assist France's military intervention in Mali, there are real concerns that, like Afghanistan, the UK will be mired in another intractable conflict. However, the strategic conditions are very different for this to happen and it is wrong to assume there will be mission creep. Terrorism Military Personnel Defence Policy UK Defence France Europe UK Africa Sahel

Analysis: Women in Combat Roles: The Changing of the Guard 28 Jan 2013 by Joanne Mackowski
With US women now being allowed to participate in combat roles, the US military can be applauded for its move towards gender equality. But its driving imperative must remain a commitment to military effectiveness, and to the lives of the men and women who serve. Military Personnel US Defence Policy Defence Policy

RUSI Newsbrief: Reforming the Reform? The Growing Criticism of the Bundeswehr Realignment 15 Nov 2012
Mounting criticism, from both within and outside the military, is increasingly casting doubt upon the likely success of the ongoing reorientation of the German armed forces. Military Personnel Germany Europe

Analysis: Future Reserves 2020 13 Nov 2012 by Major General (Retd.) Mungo Melvin
The UK Government has announced plans to give a greater role to Army Reserves. These proposals offer better career paths for reservists. Successful implementation will require a cultural shift within the forces, particularly among the regulars, and support from employers. Reserve Forces Military Personnel UK Europe

Analysis: Remembering the Falllen in 2012 29 Oct 2012
For Remembrance Day, we highlight a selection of articles commemorating the fallen, the act of remembrance in Britain today. History Armed Forces UK Defence UK Europe Military Personnel

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