
It is a most impressive magazine, a view shared by Rear Admiral Simon Goodall. He is keen that we are seen to be taking a lead in defence individual training and education, and wishes to retain the link we have established with you.![]()
Lieutenant Colonel A Munro, DG Training and Education, MoD

Afghan nine month tours based on 'military advice'
The last of British troops serving in Afghanistan could see their deployment extended to nine months, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed
Small firms will get cash to take on reservists
Small firms will be get direct cash payments if they employ reservists, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said

Israel and the escalating Syrian conflict
Defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones reports on Israel's long expected air strikes against Syria
'The government's plans for reservists ring hollow'
The plan to get rid of 20,000 soldiers and to expect reservists to fill the gap is based on flawed assumptions, will produce false economies, and is high risk, writes Conservative MP John Baron
Withdrawal from Germany – a nightmare for the UK's defence infrastructure?
Shoehorning British troops pulling out of Germany into the UK will be no small task, reports Anthony Tucker-Jones
'We in the armed forces put our faith in Maggie'
After providing decisive leadership during the Falklands conflict, Margaret Thatcher kept Britain militarily strong in the face of all possible threats and dangers, writes Commander John Muxworthy
Korea – war to be resumed shortly?
Defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones warns that the resumption of the Korean War will benefit no one