Introduction United Kingdom Space Command (UKSC) is a joint command of the British Armed Forces organised under the Royal Air Force, and staffed by personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force and the British Civil Service. The UKSC has three functions: space operations, space workforce generation, and space capability. UK Space Command… Read More
Introduction The French Space Command (French: Commandement de l’Espace, CdE) is a formation of the French Air and Space Force, which deals with space issues. It supersedes the Joint Space Command, which was created in 2010. Mission A formation of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the JSC is placed under the authority of the… Read More
Introduction The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM or SPACECOM) is a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defence, responsible for military operations in outer space, specifically all operations 100 kilometres (62 miles) and greater above mean sea level. US Space Command is responsible for the operational employment of space forces that are… Read More
Introduction The Space National Guard is the proposed National Guard component of the United States Space Force. Refer to US Space Command. Cost A report by the Congressional Budget Office indicated that the creation of a Space National Guard, as proposed by the National Guard Bureau, would cost an additional $100 million per year in… Read More
Introduction The Naval Outdoor Centre Germany (NOCG) is the Royal Navy’s adventurous and challenging activities centre situated in the beautiful Allgäu area of Bavaria, Germany. What is the Aim of NOCG? NOCG’s aim is to deliver Naval Service members (Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Marines (RM)) an opportunity to participate in adventurous activities that are… Read More
Introduction Body armour, often colloquially referred to as a bulletproof vest or ballistic vest, is a critical piece of equipment used by law enforcement, military personnel, and even some civilians in high-risk professions. While body armour is designed to provide protection against ballistic threats, it is essential to consider its impact on physical performance. This… Read More
Introduction The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) is an international treaty that prohibits all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions, a type of explosive weapon which scatters submunitions (“bomblets”) over an area. Additionally, the convention establishes a framework to support victim assistance, clearance of contaminated sites, risk reduction education, and stockpile destruction. The… Read More
