Marcus Faulkner
@marcusfaulkner.bsky.social
Naval and intelligence historian. Familiar with the Second World War, knows about War Studies and has an amateur understanding of Space. PhD, MA etc. Senior Lecturer, Department of War Studies @ King's College London
Thank you kindly. Though this time I did not have much to do with the process though I did spend a couple of days in the summer correcting things. These projects are an endless time sink.
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Thank you kindly. Though this time I did not have much to do with the process though I did spend a couple of days in the summer correcting things. These projects are an endless time sink.
Looks great like this. Well done on this line as I know it's been a huge amount of work for you guys to get this going.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Looks great like this. Well done on this line as I know it's been a huge amount of work for you guys to get this going.
Rereading U331's diary now, just because it is so conveniently linked in the piece, is interesting. I have to look at this again, because despite the CO registering "hits" and probable sinking, then having radio issues, the KM doesn't actually know of the loss until days later via human sources.
November 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Rereading U331's diary now, just because it is so conveniently linked in the piece, is interesting. I have to look at this again, because despite the CO registering "hits" and probable sinking, then having radio issues, the KM doesn't actually know of the loss until days later via human sources.
A washout year on a 6-7 year part-time process is not the end of the world, all the more so if you have a break to see how the next year works out with schedules, headspace, motivation and excitement. I'd see where things are mid-2026.
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A washout year on a 6-7 year part-time process is not the end of the world, all the more so if you have a break to see how the next year works out with schedules, headspace, motivation and excitement. I'd see where things are mid-2026.
Most losses will come from catastrophic single ship incidents rather than being aggregated across the fleet and time. Their point about the disproportionate impact on naval base areas and communities is something I had not thought about directly, but one can see how this would be an issue.
November 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Most losses will come from catastrophic single ship incidents rather than being aggregated across the fleet and time. Their point about the disproportionate impact on naval base areas and communities is something I had not thought about directly, but one can see how this would be an issue.
Are we discriminating against Motor Launches here!
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Are we discriminating against Motor Launches here!
Pink Lists yes. Though if we are only talking down to destroyer or escort level it might well be that the numbers are in the official campaign write up. I don't have my copy here so can't check that.
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Pink Lists yes. Though if we are only talking down to destroyer or escort level it might well be that the numbers are in the official campaign write up. I don't have my copy here so can't check that.
✍️ ‘Despite Rutte’s ill-judged comments, the 🇷🇺 Navy has come a long way since its post-Soviet collapse and operational disasters of the 2000s and 2010s,’ writes John Foreman CBE
#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
Is the Russian Navy a capable threat to Britain?
The Big Ask | No. 43.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A good read, this brings it to the point for me:
'This raises the legitimate question of why Germany should stick with FCAS and provide the necessary funding for the development of an aircraft that may not best meet the Air Force’s requirements.'
'This raises the legitimate question of why Germany should stick with FCAS and provide the necessary funding for the development of an aircraft that may not best meet the Air Force’s requirements.'
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A good read, this brings it to the point for me:
'This raises the legitimate question of why Germany should stick with FCAS and provide the necessary funding for the development of an aircraft that may not best meet the Air Force’s requirements.'
'This raises the legitimate question of why Germany should stick with FCAS and provide the necessary funding for the development of an aircraft that may not best meet the Air Force’s requirements.'
the transfer of the existing batteries. Then the US has its own expanded requirements. So unless there is progress on European assembly of battery components as well as missiles the figure is well unrealistic, even before the funding element is solved.
October 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
the transfer of the existing batteries. Then the US has its own expanded requirements. So unless there is progress on European assembly of battery components as well as missiles the figure is well unrealistic, even before the funding element is solved.