Checking the aircraft in a carrier air group
A television fact-checking example shows why an aircraft's general service dates do not establish its presence in a particular carrier wing.
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Where Hood's turrets could have gone
Vanguard already had her turrets allocated. In such a swap, Hood's turrets would more plausibly equip a sister to Vanguard.
Keeping equipment from treaty-scrapped battleships
Almost anything could probably be retained once the ship was taken out of service, although the exact restrictions and enforcement are uncertain.
US naval visits to Thailand and the 1833 precedent
US naval visits have a long history in Thailand, beginning with USS Peacock in 1833. The unusual feature is the size of the visiting ship and the current availability of other ports.
Potential buyers of Russian oil assets
American buyers are one possibility alongside Chinese buyers and Gulf-state oil companies.
Why prolonged operations change port-visit plans
It is an adjustment to prolonged operational consequences: crews need a break and ships need work that Diego Garcia cannot provide in the same way.
Thailand and Singapore as carrier shore-leave destinations
Thailand is judged better equipped to accommodate large groups of young sailors seeking a break after months at sea.
Carrier deployment choices and limited ship availability
The deployment outcome is left open. Reduced carrier numbers and ship availability constrain the US Navy's choices.
The Peace of Breda without the Chatham disaster
Without the Dutch success at Chatham, a more strategically inconclusive war would probably have produced a settlement that frustrated both sides but remained acceptable.
The conventional submarine fleets least welcome as opponents
Japan is selected for the number and quality of its submarines, with Italy and Sweden receiving honourable mentions.
A ship's character and its crew
The ship is treated as one whole, with a parallel to the character that engineering and crew give real warships.
Queen Mary machinery and battlecruiser development
The machinery evolved from Princess Royal to Queen Mary and then Tiger, with variations appearing through successive designs.
A communist revolution in France in 1933
An immediate foreign invasion is considered unlikely. Germany lacks the means to intervene, while Britain and Italy reassess treaties, borders and the consequences for French colonies.
Communist France and Britain's balance-of-power choices
The communist-France scenario turns on whether the new regime threatens its neighbours and whether a German or Italian victory would create a larger danger for Britain.
French protests and the defence of social protections
French social protections and time away from work are connected with repeated collective resistance.
Modernised 4.7-inch and 155 mm destroyer guns
Both are accepted as possible, with a range estimate of 80-plus nautical miles.
French overtime expectations and working-time limits
A comparison of work schedules distinguishes voluntary help from routine employer demands and describes the working-time limits discussed for France.
Why North Korea develops missiles for its MiG-29s
New missiles can keep an existing fighter fleet useful when replacing the aircraft would be difficult and expensive.
The full cost of replacing North Korea's fighters
Replacement requires available production capacity and money for aircraft, pilot training, maintenance and logistics, with delivery delays limiting its immediate usefulness.
Modern US vehicles in World War II
Mobility improves, but fuel consumption and shipping burdens increase. The expected change is measured in days rather than a transformed war, and the M113 remains vulnerable to World War II weapons.
Portsmouth's forts and a Dutch raid
The ships would still be attractive targets, but Portsmouth's approaches and forts would make the attack harder.
Explosive drone boats, sea conditions and defence
They pose a threat, but electronic warfare, gunfire, distance from shore and rough seas constrain their use.
Explosive boats before the attack on USS Cole
The concept is much older, with Japanese and Italian boats and other small attack craft used during the Second World War.
The cable problem for drone boats far offshore
A very long control cable would have to survive waves and traffic as the boat travelled offshore.
Naval gun layers against cheap drones
Defence against sophisticated missiles can leave a gap against numerous cheap threats.
Argus as a drone carrier in 1938
Argus illustrates how far back naval operation of unmanned aircraft extends.
What a 70-kilometre drone range means at sea
That is only about 37-38 nautical miles, making nearby ports and chokepoints more plausible targets than ships far offshore.
A hypothetical 26,000-ton escort cruiser
Yes. The proposed cruiser is accepted as a buildable concept.
Deferred secondary guns and promised lasers
Removing guns in anticipation of future lasers can leave ships exposed before the replacement is ready.
Gibraltar's drone threat and maritime patrol coverage
Busy traffic complicates cable-controlled attacks, while continuous P-8 patrols are proposed for surveillance.
Oto Melara's 127 mm and 76 mm guns
Oto Melara's 127 mm gun receives a favourable assessment for its range and ammunition, while its 76 mm gun is also recommended.
Naval honours and workplace power disparities
Revocations have happened before, but no specific precedent is named. The ethical objection concerns a substantial disparity in workplace power.
Royal Marines jetpacks for ship-to-ship movement
They have delivered a ship-to-ship capability, without becoming equipment for mass deployment.
The Defender replacement and British industrial work
The prediction favours the option that supports the most British jobs, with Defender Wolf and Grenadier judged strong candidates.
The defence budget and project priorities
A large multi-year allocation raises questions about which projects receive money.
John Major and British Rail privatisation
British Rail privatisation belongs to John Major's government.
Toyota reliability and the reputation of Ajax
The panel jokes that a dependable Toyota would embarrass Ajax and give Army engineers a reliable vehicle to adapt.
Defence, aid and the range of public budgets
Defence spending is considered alongside the wider range of government commitments.
Healthcare models and insurance incentives
Several national healthcare models provide alternatives, while personal testimony illustrates a barrier to insured care.
The institutions brought together to create the NHS
Earlier local and charitable arrangements help explain the NHS's inherited organizational layers.
Why GP practices remained separate businesses
The founding compromise helps explain GP practices' contractual relationship with the NHS.
Dental provision and inherited prescription rules
Inherited arrangements can produce inconsistencies, including differences between prescription exemptions.
Gun calibres for defending ships against drones
A layered defence is suggested: 6-inch guns at long range, 3-inch guns at medium range and 40 mm weapons close in.
Type 26 size options and the central module
The options depended on the central module; Britain chose the base design, while Canada and Australia chose larger versions.
Boeing fighter contracts and competing suppliers
A major contract could keep Boeing's military-aircraft business active and preserve competing suppliers.
What bomber departures from Fairford can establish
The flights could involve staging, routine flying or NATO deterrence patrols; their mission is unknown.
British aircraft manufacturing and F-35 work
Typhoon production at Warton demonstrates surviving capability, while F-35 work raises questions about competing for industrial roles.
Fairford, rural theft and uncertain security explanations
Possible criminal explanations illustrate the difficulty of distinguishing theft from a wider security threat.