India thinks space power status requires offensive military space capabilities – and may be right
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Net Assessment for the MOD: Implementation is Key
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What you didn’t know about the Irish Border – how technology can resolve the issue of the North/South frontier post-Brexit
The Irish border sticks out like a sore thumb in the Brexit negotiations. The nature of the problem that is proving so hard to solve is never fully clear. Equally unclear is why on earth it is a major issue in the withdrawal stage of the Brexit process rather than...
Britain’s industry-led space policy “model” has been a resounding success. But can it survive the fierce competition of the new space race?
Controversy over UK’s access to Galileo has doubled as a welcome reminder of how crucial space is for this country in security terms. The point was underscored on 21 May by the defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, who announced the launch of Britain’s first Defence...
