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32 Haptic technology could revolutionise navigation Teijin Smart Safety
Naval capabilities
34 The pace of change In the wake of the 2021 Integrated Review and following the Defence Command Paper, the Royal Navy looked set to be radically transformed in the coming years, with remotely controlled and automated systems receiving attention and investment. However, recent events – the war in Ukraine in particular – have raised questions over the timescale of this transformation. Nicholas Kenny speaks with the former Royal Navy Second Sea Lord, retired Vice-Admiral Nicholas Hine, to find out more.
37 The modern sea mine is a major asset DA-Group
Space operations
38 War’s final frontier From the end of the Cold War, the US enjoyed virtual supremacy in extraterrestrial affairs. But with the revival of China and Russia as serious powers, space feels like an increasingly plausible theatre of war. Andrea Valentino talks to Christopher Stone, senior fellow for space studies at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace
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Studies, and Dr Wendy Whitman Cobb, associate professor of strategy and security studies at the US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, to understand what weaponry is available; the advantages and risks of taking a fight beyond the atmosphere; and why a lack of rules makes space a dangerous place to start a fight.
Air systems 41 AI in the sky
Air forces around the world are developing highly sophisticated
drone systems intended to work alongside fighter jets in military operations. Using artificial intelligence to fly independently or in support of manned aircraft while maintaining a safe distance between other jets, these ‘loyal wingman’ projects look set to change the nature of aerial warfare. Isabel Ellis finds out more.
44 Sweden puts technology to the ultimate test FMV
47 A heads up on the next generation of HUDs BAE Systems
Transport & logistics
48 Logistics wins wars Isabel Ellis speaks with retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, the former commander of US Army Europe, and David A Shlapak, senior defence researcher at RAND, about how logistical issues contributed to Russia’s failure to capture Kyiv and telegraphed the country’s invasion intentions, granting Ukraine invaluable time to prepare its defence.
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