http://www.rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8F9B0F5022C/ Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is al about building a better picture - and then using the picture better 2010-03-04 11:37:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E4AE18C3D7/ What are the challenges of achieving global maritime security and how important is a federation of national and regional systems in overcoming them? 2010-03-03 11:41:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:C4B7C13DD39AA8/ The use of the sea remains fundamental to international security. At a time of increasing public spending constraints, what is the significance of naval force – and of the Royal Navy in particular – in supporting national and international defence and security. 2010-02-17 16:09:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:C4B7AA93779157/ With the recent publication of a Ministry of Defence (MoD) Green Paper and an upcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the debate over future UK defence reform has been fierce. The international response to the Haitian disaster has proven to be a case study in how important high-end naval assets can be to a wide range of UK national interests. 2010-02-16 14:24:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:C4B6C2E49D19B4/ The Defence Green Paper hints at more cooperation with Europeans as the way forward, but a need for short-term cuts may damage the coherence of defence outputs before the defence review is completed. 2010-02-05 14:44:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:C4B5D811C5B7C2/ Our services must get smarter to cope with today’s threats. Their ability to adapt and maintain their high professionalism and dedication in a range of roles and with a variety of technologies is key to playing to British strengths. 2010-01-25 11:37:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F1972200C/ The winning entry in the 2009 Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize argues that Britain's future defence policy must look beyond counter-insurgency 2009-12-16 14:41:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F0CD0211A/ Credible deterrence remains the core of Britain's nuclear posture: further cutting resources for this would be self-defeating 2009-12-16 14:38:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:C4B20EF703EDFF/ Recent reports of Indian intentions to purchase an aircraft carrier from Britain would not substantially add to India's ambitions to be a global power. However, the rumours are symbolic of India's delicate strategic balancing act as it shifts its focus to China. 2009-12-10 13:03:22 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB0E6CCF2C1/ The UK Ministry of Defence's acquisition organisation has an unfair reputation. It delivers first-class equipment to the right place at the right time argues its chief operating officer 2009-10-30 16:04:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:C4AB3833A02178/ Neither financial crisis nor a failure of policy can fully explain the Royal Navy's declining popularity. Rather, the case for more carriers, submarines and ships has fallen foul of altered political and technological circumstances and crucially, evolving notions of British national identity. 2009-09-18 14:02:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:C4A4DEB373BC51/ The UK’s Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) programme has come under pressure in the media for cost increases and potential job cuts which may follow its completion. A recent think-tank report has questioned CVF’s future contribution and relevance to potential operations. These reports, however, neglect the demonstrated relevance of aircraft carriers in supporting a range of recent UK operations, and do not appear to appreciate the absolute value of carriers in fighting, and crucially deterring, conflict. 2009-07-03 12:40:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4A3F560F8E842/ Sovereignty over Arctic resources can be determined by existing maritime conventions, but security challenges in the region may yet suggest a role for NATO in the High North. 2009-06-22 11:02:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:C4A26436289B1F/ Piracy off the cost of Somalia has become an increasingly salient international issue. These questions and answers provide a background understanding of the phenomenon and survey possible responses from the shipping industry and the international community. 2009-06-03 10:44:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:C4A0AD49643FE4/ China’s Sixtieth Anniversary Naval Review served as an opportunity to remind the international community of its meteoric rise and relevance to international security. The event also acted as a milestone for China’s armed forces, putting the world on notice that China intends to have a fully-fledged blue-water navy by 2050. 2009-05-13 15:11:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:C49DB11644DE78/ NATO's current maritime operations are important and effective, but their scope is limited by fickle political agendas. The Alliance needs to look beyond current flashpoints to future risks and develop a new maritime strategy. 2009-04-07 09:50:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:C49CCCAF89EFD0/ In a major policy speech on nuclear issues, Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently suggested that Trident could be placed on the international negotiation table should there be a serious move towards multilateral disarmament. If such a gambit were to succeed, it would require something more than a leap of faith in trust. 2009-03-27 12:53:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A494A8733DABE4/ Britain’s overall military strategy must be dominated by maritime considerations, and the national security policy that the strategy serves has to remain within reach of, though not always in lock-step with, that of the United States. 2008-12-18 17:24:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:C492691049A922/ The European Union is set to launch its first naval operation off the coast of Somalia. A number of operational and legal challenges will have to be confronted. 2008-11-21 10:49:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4922D5938A99B/ The EU is to launch a naval operation to counter piracy off the coast of Somalia. Challenges for Operation Atalanta abound, from the very basic – it is often difficult to distinguish pirates from fishermen, to the very complex – the EU is not a recognised entity under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and thus the operation will need to comply with the domestic anti-piracy laws of all participating states. 2008-11-18 14:47:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A488747B695B0C/ This paper studies the trends in the composition of the British and French navies since the end of the Cold War and analyses the implications of these trends on future capability and possible partnership. 2008-07-23 16:01:13 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4844463594F61/ This report analyses the importance of maritime forces and the use of the sea in Government defence and security policy and in the public consciousness as a whole. 2008-06-02 20:14:29 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:C47C2A7467D3C4/ On 11 January, Japan’s parliament enacted a law to resume refueling operations in support of foreign vessels participating in anti-terrorism operations near Afghanistan. To some, the decision represents a long-term shift away from Japan’s pacifist foreign policy. 2008-02-25 11:37:21 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:C46F3D8D9A2DE6/ Photos of China's latest nuclear submarines have appeared online in a continuing effort by Beijing's to manage international perceptions of its military. 2007-09-21 16:05:04 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:C46A71C37CFECF/ The Ministry of Defence today has formally announced that it will place a contract to build two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy. 2007-07-25 10:55:22 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N46923C4602EC4/ 'RUSI's Maritime Studies Programme is happy to provide the following information on the Royal Navy's forthcoming conference, as part of General Dynamics' 'Whither Warfare' series, which will be held onboard HQS Wellington, London on 14 November. Please note that this is not a RUSI event.' 2007-07-09 14:49:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A46371B8439837/ Now that the decision has been made and extensively analyzed for its policy implications, it is time to consider what was omitted from the public debate and what lies ahead. 2007-05-01 11:51:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A46127D2A3920F/ March saw the unprecedented vote in Parliament on the Government’s proposal that Britain should remain a nuclear power by renewing its independent strategic deterrent. 2007-04-03 17:22:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:C46080D68E3CB6/ In light of the established evidence, the Iranian seizure of Royal Navy personnel seems bizarre 2007-03-26 19:14:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:C45F69446BEF2F/ Conference report on the 7 March 2007 proceedings at RUSI. The debate was led by Des Browne, Michael Codner, Steven Haines, and Paul Ingram. 2007-03-13 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45E55CB91FE32/ Although the Government has presented a strong case advocating the renewal of the United Kingdom’s independent nuclear deterrent, there are still lingering questions that need to be addressed. This is the key finding of ‘The United Kingdom’s Independent Strategic Nuclear Deterrent: Observations on the 2006 White Paper and Issues for the Parliamentary Debate’, a new report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2007-02-28 10:46:39 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45DC2D1FDD341/ 2007-01-25 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4587FEBB57CB6/ As we come to the end of a procurement cycle, this is the first real opportunity to address Britain's nuclear deterrent since the post-Suez Defence Review in 1957. 2006-12-19 15:03:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:C45745AE62339A/ 2006-12-04 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N456F7ACC5109D/ It is likely that maintaining a minimum deterrent will be the policy recommendation that the government will put forward in the white paper, and perhaps it will be this policy which parliament will discuss and vote upon. 2006-11-30 00:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:C44D0719016D80/ 2006-08-02 10:35:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A43DA384AE1AB2/ Assuming that a decision is taken in favour of continuity of deterrent capability, the UK will need a capability relevant to a variety of new threats. 2006-01-27 15:12:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4354D4ADD16A9/ Installed power on naval surface combatants has steadily grown over the past few decades. The principal reasons for this are two fold: ships have got larger and faster, and ships have more power demanding mission-systems. This paper examines the technical drivers behind the trends. 2005-10-18 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P42565ED9C0C69/ As the submarines that launch the UK’s nuclear missiles approaches the end of their operational life, what does the future hold for Britain’s nuclear capability? 2005-04-08 11:37:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:C425A8BCA8FF29/ Installed power on naval surface combatants has steadily grown over the past few decades. The principal reasons for this are two fold: ships have got larger and faster, and ships have more power demanding mission-systems. 2005-04-01 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB55953DCD/ This article outlines the maritime security challenges facing the US. 2004-07-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7d1cf6db/ Commodore Tim Laurence and Stephen Prince reinvigorate the debate on the future contribution of Britains maritime forces to joint operations. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ad9c28b/ An outline of how the US Navy might bring its capabilities to bear to oppose modern day threats to the US homeland and to America’s allies. 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79fc338b/ The Royal Navy of the future will be nothing if it does not make a telling contribution to the joint 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79c5caeb/ Admiral William J Fallon, US Vice Chief of Naval Operations, reflects on the legacy of Lord Trenchar 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f795a1117/ Can Trident be adapted to a non-nuclear. more conventianally armed weapon? 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f788c338b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78d57ccc/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7626672c/ 2004-06-18 12:23:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f753e7d7b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f75694d5e/ 2004-06-18 12:23:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7575a3db/ 2004-06-18 12:23:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f75b862fb/ 2004-06-18 12:23:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f75be2f5c/ 2004-06-18 12:23:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C865DE2216D/ Is maritime power ready for our uncertain strategic future? 2004-06-10 14:45:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C862CEE084C/ A logical and coherent strategic vision of the Royal Navy’s role, set within the context of the shrinking global village. 2004-06-10 14:31:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C01808469/ An assessment of the terrorist threat from 'the other end of the telescope'. 2002-12-01 15:00:00