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2023

Ukraine’s Strategic Bridgehead: Rising Tensions Threaten Russia’s Grip on Crimea!

The generally accepted view on the current state of the Russo-Ukraine war is that the Ukrainian summer counter-offensive against the occupiers, which promised much, has actually delivered little. Progress over
2023

Hamas has to release hostages, has to lay down arms, has to surrender.

    “Hamas has to release hostages, has to lay down arms, has to surrender.” Army veteran Stuart Crawford says a ceasefire depends on ‘both parties’ and releasing the hostages
2023

China is colonising parts of Russia – Latest Podcast

  Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts and newsletters at http://www.DefenceReview.uk      Loading… Lt Col Stuart Crawford’s
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Stuart Crawford discusses the elderly poppy seller being punched and kicked by protesters.

  Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts and newsletters at http://www.DefenceReview.uk 'There is no excuse for it whatsoever! The
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Defence analyst Stuart Crawford speaks about the United Kingdom offering military support to Israel

“If the US gets involved, it’s inevitable that the UK gets involved.” Defence analyst Stuart Crawford speaks about the United Kingdom offering military support to Israel if other countries are
2023

Babcock awarded £17.9m Phalanx support

Babcock International has been awarded a three-year contract worth £17.9 million to continue providing critical support for the Royal Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System (CIWS). The Phalanx CIWS is
2023

Russia is now a colony of China.

Russia is a colony of China which is fighting a proxy war with the West. The Far East is now a joint venture between Russia and China. Russia gave a
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North Korea is Re-Arming Russia

Since the Russo-Ukraine war started in February 2022 those of us who follow the conflict closely have noted, and commented upon, the colossal amount of materiel that it has consumed.
2023

We’re losing a little bit of touch with what they did to ensure we live in a free, liberal, democracy.

'As the wartime generations begin to fade away, we're losing a little bit of touch with what they did to ensure we live in a free, liberal, democracy.'@PatrickChristys asks Lt
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Russian relocating base from Crimea ‘priceless’ for Ukraine

With Russia on the offensive around Avdiivka in the east of Ukraine, most commentators’ attention is once again focused on the battlefield on land. But it’s also crucial to keep
2023

I think Israel has already indicated that it has no intention of reoccupying the Gaza strip.

'I think Israel has already indicated that it has no intention of reoccupying the Gaza strip.' Stuart Crawford shares his thoughts on the Israel-Hamas war as Israel's Gaza offensive intensifies.
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Putin trading nuclear bomb secrets for Iran’s drones – don’t bet against it

Iran and its ageing theocracy is the enemy of the free world – supplying arms to Putin, Hamas, and Hezbollah. She is not doing it for nothing, so could this
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‘It is indicative of a country which appears to be losing touch with its past.’

  Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts and newsletters at http://www.DefenceReview.uk ‘It is indicative of a country which appears
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Iran does not want confrontation with the USA

Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts and newsletters at http://www.DefenceReview.uk     Loading… Lt Col Stuart Crawford’s latest book
2023

Russo-Ukraine War: The Story So Far

Our attention may have been diverted to the Gaza conflict for the past fortnight, but in the meantime the other war in Ukraine has ground relentlessly on. Twenty-one months into
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Gaza: What Next?

Last week saw a flurry of diplomatic activity as US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, among others, visited the Middle East as the Gaza crisis unfolded.
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Iran ‘does not want confrontation with the USA’

Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts and newsletters at http://www.DefenceReview.uk     Loading… Lt Col Stuart Crawford’s latest book
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Given that stability means ease of trade, India is clearly looking to Gaza.

Modi proposed an Europe Middle East India corridor during the G20 on 24th September 2023. The planned route would pass through Saudi Arabia and Israel. From there goods would be
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Scottish Independence: ‘DON’T let them do it with the SNP!’ |

  Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts and newsletters at http://www.DefenceReview.uk     Loading… Lt Col Stuart Crawford’s latest
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Nuclear war is ‘highly unlikely’ to happen in the circumstances that faces us in the Middle East.

Nuclear war is 'highly unlikely' to happen in the circumstances that faces us in the Middle East. Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Crawford, Defence Analyst, says the 'worst thing that can happen
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Lt. Colonel Stuart Crawford says Israel is “failing in their duty” to defend population and state if they do not “destroy” Hamas.

  Lt. Colonel Stuart Crawford says Israel is "failing in their duty" to defend population and state if they do not "destroy" Hamas. "It's terribly difficult to differentiate Hamas fighters
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Israel can Invade Gaza as early as tonight says ex Tank Commander, Lt. Stuart Crawford

  “After reviewing developments in Gaza over the last 48 hours, defence analyst Lt Col Stuart Crawford says: ‘Everyone is awaiting the IDF assault into Gaza which is expected imminently.
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‘This is part and parcel of an attempt to recognise international law.’

  ‘This is part and parcel of an attempt to recognise international law.’ Defence Analyst, Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Crawford, explains Israel encouraging those in Gaza to evacuate and describes the
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America clears transfer of 24 F-16s to Argentina

The U.S. State Department has cleared the transfer of 24 F-16s from Denmark to Argentina. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security in the State Department, Mira Resnick, delivered the letter
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‘Hamas might dictate when it started but they don’t get to dictate when it finishes.’

  'Hamas might dictate when it started but they don't get to dictate when it finishes.' Major General Chip Chipman and Stuart Crawford discuss the Israel-Hamas war. 📺 Freeview 236,
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Israel must destroy Hamas fast or this thing becomes World War 3

We are now four days into the conflict along the Gaza – Israel border which has shocked the world with its ferocity and ruthlessness.  Casualties continue to mount on both sides,
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BAE Systems signs pre-production contract with the Swedish Defence $4 million

The vehicles – CV90 MkIIIC – will replace the 50 CV90s that Sweden has supplied to Ukraine. This first-stage contract is to agree and finalise the configuration and programme scheduling
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Israel retaliation will be swift and terrible

  Hamas, the proscribed Palestinian terrorist organisation which has controlled Gaza since 2007, launched a well-organised and planned assault on Israel over the weekend which has resulted in more than
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Labour Promises To Re-Arm Britain – a qualified response from Lt Col Crawford – who’s heard it all before ….

  Addresses Tory sclerosis approach to defence now Echoing Ben Wallace’s criticism “renew the nation’s moral contract with those who serve” root and branch reform of the MoD’s defence procurement
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The Gaza-Israel conflict so far – Key events By George Allison – October 9, 2023

On 7 October, tensions sharply rose as Palestinian militant groups, prominently led by Hamas, initiated Operation al-Aqsa Storm, launching an unprecedented incursion from the Gaza Strip into Israel. This event
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