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Item Open Access Anglo-French defence cooperation in the age of austerity(2013-09-19T00:00:00Z) Antill, Peter D.; Ito, Pete; Robinson, SteveThis paper seeks to assess, from a predominantly UK perspective, the potential benefits of enhanced Anglo-French defence cooperation, not only to the two countries concerned but also to Western Europe and the USA. The paper will mainly focus on defence cooperation and not the subordinate agreement regarding limited cooperation on nuclear weapons, which addressed cooperation on the safety and security of nuclear weapons, stockpile certification and countering nuclear and radiological terrorism but seemed to be driven by "acute financial pressures, symptomatic of severe structural deficiencies".Item Open Access The British Army in Transition: from army 2020 to the Strike Brigades and the logistics of future operations(Taylor & Francis, 2017-08-08) Antill, Peter D.; Smith, Jeremy C.The financial crisis of 2008 and the economic recession that followed forced the UK Government to adopt measures to reduce public spending in order to deal with a growing budgetary deficit and the UK's spiralling sovereign debt. Like most other departments, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) had to play its part, as well as tackling a massive funding gap in its equipment plan. While 2010's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR)[i] and the National Security Strategy (NSS)[ii] have been criticised as lacking any real strategic intent[iii], they did at least attempt to tackle the MOD's budgetary problems. It also set in motion an ongoing programme of structural change, for both the MOD and the UK Armed Forces, that has continued after the publication of SDSR 2015[iv] and meant that the MOD has faced a difficult period – having to juggle the need to conduct major transformation, change the way it acquires defence capability, and restructure the armed forces while continuing to conduct operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. This paper aims to examine the impact of both SDSRs on the British Army, and takes a broadly chronological approach in doing so. It analyses the new 'Strike Brigade' concept and what that might mean for defence acquisition and the logistic support to future operations, while highlighting the questions still surrounding the outcome of the latest review.Item Open Access British Army logistics and contractors on the battlefield(Taylor & Francis, 2000-10-01T00:00:00Z) Moore, David M.; Antill, Peter D.The paper examines how the British Army has conducted logistic support during the last few decades and the pressures on it to change that have come about since the end of the Cold War. It also looks at the nature of future conflict and how industry could be used to aleviate some of those pressures (primarily financial) by supplying logistics support much closer to the frontline than has been the case.Item Open Access The fall-out from Brexit(Trident Publications, 2017-01) Young, Stuart; Antill, Peter D.; Fisher, RichardOn 23rd June 2016, the British electorate voted to leave the European Union (EU) [i], in what can only be described as a surprise result that has sent shockwaves through not only the British political establishment but across both Europe and the world. As far as UK defence acquisition was concerned, a strategic environment that was already in a state of dynamic flux due to the publication of a new National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) in late 2015, was made even more complex by the referendum result and what that could mean for the UK's international relations. While the full impact of the Brexit vote is unlikely to be understood for some time to come – especially as the UK has yet to officially declare its intention to leave under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – this article will look at some of issues and challenges that now face UK defence acquisition, in light of recent political events.Item Open Access Generating a carrier strike capability: People are still central(Trident Publications Ltd, 2017-08-29) Ito, Pete; Antill, Peter D.The UK Royal Navy’s new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers will give the Navy force projection at sea and ashore. But according to a National Audit Office report, there are limited suitably qualified and experienced personnel to operate the new carriers in time for development of the capability before 2020Item Open Access Implications for the U.S. of Anglo-French Defense Cooperation(2012-08-29) Ito, Pete; Moore, David M.; Antill, Peter D.; Young, Stuart; Burgess, Kevin; Greene, J.; Snider, K.The paper analyzes, from a predominantly UK perspective, the implications for the U.S. of the November 2, 2010, Anglo-French Defence Cooperation Treaty. The current pressures on British and French defence budgets were the primary driving force behind this cooperative effort. London and Paris have made steps toward improving joint efforts in a number of areas, with defence acquisition and industrial cooperation being prominent. In the UK, there appears to be strong political support at the highest levels, which has permeated to lower levels in the bureaucracy, while the UK defence industry appears to be cautiously optimistic about future business opportunities. The impact of enhanced Anglo-French cooperation on the U.S. would appear to be largely favourable for Washington. Rather than providing a basis for weakened UK attention to the U.S., as some fear, the efforts by London and Paris will potentially generate greater national military capability from scarce resources and could serve as a vehicle for broader European efforts to enhance their defence capabilities. While multinational European military development projects are viewed with scepticism in the UK, the Anglo-French arrangement could strengthen the prospects for bilateral projects in which other European states may elect to participate.Item Open Access Improving the logistic support to the United Kingdom's amphibious operations (Part II)(2002-04-01T00:00:00Z) Moore, David M.; Antill, Peter D.; Foden-Ellis, N. J.This paper look at the implications of the 1998 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) for the logistic support given to 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines and will attempt to identify areas where, given the realities of the new defence environment, improvements can be made to their logistic support, with reference to commercial ideas and concepts.Item Open Access Integrated Project Teams: The MoD's New Hot Potato?(Taylor & Francis, 2000-02-01T00:00:00Z) Moore, David M.; Antill, Peter D.Since the announcement of Smart Procurement, much has been written on the potential benefits that IPTs will hopefully bring. It is supposed that they will improve the interface with industry, create a better understanding of requirements and establish an environment where industry is motivated to perform and so reduce cost, risk and time into service while improving product quality. The formation of a team should provide continuity, consistency, flexibility and ~ increased performance due to the integration of a wide-range of functional activities and decision-making, as well as increased motivation. These may well be gallant objectives, but how achievable are they? What obstacles does the MoD face in the implementation of the IPTs? Have they grasped a 'hot potato'?Item Open Access Integrated Project Teams: the way forward for UK defence procurement(2001-09-30T00:00:00Z) Moore, David M.; Antill, Peter D.This paper looks at a particular aspect of the Smart Procurement Initiative, which was announced in the Strategic Defence Review, that of Integrated Project Teams. These teams aim to bring together all the relevent stakeholders from the Ministry of Defence, armed forces and industry. Much has been written on the perceived benefits these teams will bring to the procurement process in their management of a project from 'cradle to grave'. This paper examines the potential pitfalls that lay ahead and the factors the Ministry of Defence will have to take into account in order for them to succeed.Item Open Access Is sea-basing a viable method of providing logistic support to the UK amphibious force?(2000-10-01T00:00:00Z) Moore, David M.; Antill, Peter D.; MacLennan, W. R.Maritime power has traditionally been a central part of the UK’s defence planning and is well suited to supporting a wide range of military operations. The littoral area has always created problems for naval planners as most landings historically have had to endure a tactical separation of the naval and land components, and hence an artificial seam between the Navy and the Marines. With the end of the Cold War, amphibious operations are going to be more difficult to conduct than in the past, and amphibious forces are going to have to adopt manoeuvre warfare capabilities in order to successfully complete their missions. It is very likely that amphibious forces will have to conduct operations against a numerically superior enemy, who is on his own terrain, and be surrounded by a neutral, if not hostile populace. As such, the concept of Operational Manoeuvre From The Sea (OMFTS) whereby the sea is used as a manoeuvre space, and command and control is fast enough to cope with large amounts of information, but at the same time allow subordinates maximum flexibility to use their initiative, is increasingly attractive. It will be important not only for the combat elements to be able to use this new concept, but the Combat Service Support (CSS) elements as well.Item Open Access Is the sun still rising in the East?(2016-07-11) Antill, Peter D.Item Open Access Lessons from Iraq and Chilcot(Trident Publications Ltd, 2017-01) Antill, Peter D.; Ito, PeteThe UK’s Chilcot Report into the 2003 invasion of Iraq, has some essential lessons for all Ministries of Defence to take on board when it comes to ensuring troops have the equipment and support they need, before the next major military operation starts.Item Open Access Question to answer: Striking in the dark? The British Army and the new Strike Brigade concept(Shepherd media, 2016-08) Antill, Peter D.; Smith, Jeremy C.Item Open Access Questions to answer: Striking in the dark? The British Army and the new Strike Brigade concept(Shephard Press, 2016-08-01) Antill, Peter D.; Smith, Jeremy C.Item Open Access Strategy development for special operations force logistics(2000-12-31T00:00:00Z) Moore, David M.; Allen, David; Antill, Peter D.This article highlights the specific logistics problems which special operations forces have, given their highly specialist nature and the factors that act upon them such as external (political, economic and national culture) and internal influences as well as the changing face of warfare. It will examine the ways in which special operations forces are currently supported logistically and will go on to consider the ways by which commercial 'best-practice' could be used to enhance the mission effectiveness of forces employed in this role.Item Open Access Strategy development for special operations force logistics(Taylor & Francis, 2003-04-01T00:00:00Z) Moore, D. M.; Allen, D.; Antill, Peter D.This article highlights the specific logistics problems which special operations forces have, given their highly specialist nature and the factors that act upon them such as external (political, economic and national culture) and internal influences as well as the changing face of warfare. It will examine the ways in which special operations forces are currently supported logistically and will go on to consider the ways by which commercial 'best-practice' could be used to enhance the mission effectiveness of forces employed in this role.Item Open Access Supply chain management in SMEs within the defence / aerospace Industry - a case of simplification or increased complexity?(2001-02-01T00:00:00Z) Moore, David M.; Neal, Derrick J.; Antill, Peter D.This paper presents an overview of the rapidly changing nature of the European defence and aerospace industry. In particular the paper identifies a number of key issues associated with the dynamic of supply chain management in respect of Small to Medium-sized Enterprise’s (SME’s) at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th tier levels. A number of issues are raised concerning the current/future relationships between SME’s and prime contractors. Particular emphasis is placed on buyer/ supplier power and the development of SME strategies in response to the industry changes. The paper suggests a number of areas that need to be researched to investigate the developing view of strategy and strategic options for SME’s in light of the industry re-structuring within the context of the concept of strategic fit andItem Open Access Taking to the skies(2016-07-11) Antill, Peter D.A resurgence in spending on manned and unmanned air power across Asia-Pacific is largely being driven by regional and territorial disputes, and the desire to keep up with near neighbours in a regional arms race.Item Open Access The Trials and tribulations of international collaborative procurement -a UK perspective on the JSF programme(Canadian Institute International Affairs, 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z) Antill, Peter D.; Ito, PeteThis paper looks at the UK's involvement in what is now a multi-service, multi-national defence programme, the problems that have been encountered including the difficulties in predicting what would happen as regards the programme's costs and time schedule, the risks in recent UK MoD decisions and the policy options and problems facing the UK if it wants to remain one of the main partners in the programme.Item Open Access UK AFV and PPV procurement using Urgent Operational Requirements (UOR)(2012-03-30T00:00:00Z) Antill, Peter D.; Smith, Jeremy C. D.; Moore, David M.Peter D Antill, Jeremy CD Smith and David M Moore explain how the Ministry of Defence rushed through a set of urgent solutions to provide better protection for deployed personnel travelling in Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) and Protected Patrol Vehicles (PPVs) in Iraq and Afghanistan.