Regulations
By Jean-Luc Maracon
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Technology at the Center of Naval Thinking. Jenkins put emerging technology front and center. His argument was pretty direct: the nature of…
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Alliances, Intelligence, and the Atlantic Picture. Jenkins spent real time on partnerships. He sees collaboration with international allies as a core…
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The Strategic Review Still Running. The Department of Naval Research review is ongoing. Jenkins' speech at Admiralty House was…
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Sir Gwyn Jenkins didn't mince words. The First Sea Lord took the stage at Admiralty House and laid out a picture of the Atlantic that's getting harder to manage — more crowded,…
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His remarks came as the Department of Naval Research works through a broad review of current Royal Navy strategy. The timing wasn't accidental.
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The speech didn't come with a list of specific programs or budget figures. No details yet.
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Jenkins put emerging technology front and center. His argument was pretty direct: the nature of maritime threats is shifting, and the Navy can't afford to fall behind on the…
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He didn't name specific systems or platforms. The source didn't specify which technologies he had in mind, and Jenkins kept that level of detail out of his public remarks.
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And that's a meaningful shift in framing. For years, navies across the Western world have talked about modernization in broad strokes.
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Jenkins spent real time on partnerships. He sees collaboration with international allies as a core pillar of whatever strategy emerges from the current review — not a…
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Joint operational capabilities were another focus. By working alongside allied forces, the Royal Navy can extend its reach without necessarily expanding its own footprint.
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Training came up too. Jenkins said ongoing exercises and simulations are key to keeping personnel sharp.
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Infrastructure also got a mention. Jenkins pointed to the need to upgrade existing assets so they can meet current and future operational demands. Older platforms need work.
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The Department of Naval Research review is ongoing. Jenkins' speech at Admiralty House was basically a public signal of where the Navy's head is at — but the actual output of the…
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