A strategic crossroads
Britain must make changes to the ways in which land forces operate if they are to succeed in future conflicts, General Sir Richard Dannatt, the chief of the general staff has said.

Flying high in the face of uncertainty
Warrick Malcolm of the Society of British Aerospace Companies flies the flag for defence industries in Scotland – with justification, because it's worth billions to the Scottish and UK economies and even in a downturn business is booming.

The mindset for protection
Following the new Armoured Vehicle Strategy, Olivier Grouille from the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies', urges a fundamental shift in the thinking and culture behind the procurement of vehicles in the British Army.

A divided house
Bickering and hostility between the services is at an all time high due to the budget constraints. Patrick Macgill looks at the latest in-fighting, its causes and how this is hurting the Armed Forces as a whole.

Helicopter trouble
The Armed Forces have a major shortage of helicopters and their current solutions are unlikely to solve the problem, Elfan Ap Rees, editor of Helicopter International, says.

The next battlefield
Cyber warfare is coming. But questions remain over how Britain prepares for it and what the potential threats may be, Alexander Neil, the head of the Asia Programme at RUSI says.

Britain's disappearing naval base
The future of Devonport Naval base is looking bleak. But closing it could have far worse implications on the Royal Navy and Britain according to MP Gary Streeter and Commander John Muxworthy of the UKNDA.

A call for care
Major General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter KCVO OBE, Controller of the Army Benevolent Fund, tells DMJ's Anthony Hall about the bureaucracy that is limiting service leavers' medical support.

Making common cause
Better spending is the way to technological advances and innovations for security and defence, argues MEP Dr Karl von Wogau.

The value in values
Derek Marshall, Director of Aerospace Defence and Homeland Security at the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC), describes the industry's commitment to fair dealing.

Hutton resigns, Ainsworth takes the reigns
John Hutton is out at the MoD and has been replaced by armed forces minister Bob Ainsworth. Patrick Macgill looks back at the Hutton era at the MoD and looks ahead to the challenges and changes Ainsworth faces.