Britain’s naval ‘influence capital’ – and how to spend it wisely

How the Royal Navy can leverage its international influence

Dec 23, 2025 • Julien de Saint-Quentin

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Sea fortress doctrine: What if the UK has to defend the North Atlantic alone?

Runner up for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 18, 2025 • Harry Dove

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What if the British government commits to increasing defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030, or 4.0% by 2035?

Bronze award winner for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 17, 2025 • Matthew Palmer

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What if one of the CRINK nations cut data cables to the UK?

Silver award winner for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • Francesco Canossi

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What if the UK has to defend the North Atlantic alone?

Gold award winner for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 15, 2025 • Emanuele Maggioli

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Restoring balance

Securing Europe’s future with Britain’s past

Dec 12, 2025 • James Langan

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How can AI aid the defence of undersea Critical National Infrastructure?

The case for the Royal Navy to adopt Artificial Intelligence

Dec 5, 2025 • Liberty Hunter

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November 2025

From virtual reality to victory

How wargaming and simulation are shaping the future Royal Navy

Nov 12, 2025 • SLt Isaac Robinson RN

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October 2025

Balancing maritime strategy

Lessons from Dutch counter-piracy operations in colonial Indonesia

Oct 30, 2025 • Pieter Zhao

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Asymmetric naval warfare

Lessons from the Mediterranean in the Second World War

Oct 7, 2025 • Elio Calcagno

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September 2025

Move on up?

The Navy, the North, and the new Russian threat

Sep 29, 2025 • Joe Reilly

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Britain’s maritime efforts start to pay dividends

The Signal | No. 09.2025

Sep 15, 2025 • William Freer

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