Nuclear
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Mass Destruction or Distraction?
A Military Realism Report on WMDs << Killer robots and asymmetric war Thunderstruck >> Hi there. This week I’m serving up some re-heated content which you may have seen before. Apologies, but I’m travelling a bit this week and know… Continue reading
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Nukes into ploughshares
When peaceful nuclear explosions were almost a thing. 🎧 Audio narration available for subscribers. Sign up below to access. << How the sausage is made Neutrality is not a shield >> Hello again folks. This week I want to talk… Continue reading
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The underwater nuclear family
What, exactly, is a “nuclear” submarine? << Bouncing blades Barrel envy >> Hello all. I was working on an article all about internal ballistics this week, but got sidetracked by President Trump’s recent announcement about positioning “Nuclear Submarines” in the… Continue reading
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Nuclear Weapons: Fact Vs. Fiction
Weapons of mass distraction: Part 4. << Radiological Weapons: Fact Vs. Fiction Six months of military pedantry >> Hello again, and Happy Thanksgiving to all my US readers. Welcome to this fourth and final instalment of my weapons of mass… Continue reading
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Science Fiction Weapons: Lightsabers
The limitations of melee weapons. << Book list: What’s life in the military actually like? Hurry up and wait >> Hello again! This week we are returning to the theme of science fiction weapons (check out Part 1 and Part 2,… Continue reading
