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Chechnya Campaign may offer some explanation for what is happening around Ukraine’s major cities

Whilst we might be witnessing the last aftershocks of the Cold War, much is being written about the performance of the Russian military in the Ukraine.  It could be that Russia has made the mistake of refighting their last war without recognising the changes to the situation. These three articles from the Chechnya campaign may offer some explanation of what is likely to be going on around Ukraine'...
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Winter Lecture 2022 – The Brave New World

The Royal Logistic Corps Foundation Virtual Winter Lecture: ‘The Brave New World’, focussing in on Supply Chain challenges, was aired via zoom from 11.00 until 12.30 hrs on Thursday 27 January 2022. This virtual lecture, the first of the Foundation's 2022 events, culminates with a Q&A Panel Session, hosted by Maj Gen Simon Hutchings, the Master General of Logistics and supported by Profes...
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Hurrican School

G-HRLI is a fully restored Battle of Britain Mark I Hurricane which flew under the signature of V7497 which served out of 501 squadron based at Kemble. V7497 was shot down on September 22nd 1940.  The pilot, PO Rogers survived his encounter with the celebrated Luftwaffe ace Gustav Sprick, who claimed his 20th victory with the demise of V7497, and was awarded the Knights Cross directly from H...
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The Logistic Leaders Network Annual Gala Award Dinner 14 October 2021

The Logistic Leaders Network hosted their annual Gala Award Dinner at the Charles Palmer Suite, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, on Thursday 14 October 2021 Over 120 leaders from industry attended this prestigious event.  The RLC were represented by a contingent of 9 representatives which was headed up by Brigadier Lee Daley, the Head of Logistics Transformation, Ministry of Defence. Major ...
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Interview with Maj Gen Duncan Capps

Transcript of Interview with Maj Gen Duncan Capps (9 Jul 21) Backstory Maj Gen Duncan Capps is currently the Commandant RMAS, effectively the British Army’s Director of Leadership.  Whilst Sandhurst is often regarded as a vital element in the fabric of the heritage of Britain’s military structure, readers may find his unorthodox background and attitude to the Army refreshing.  Born in Sloug...
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Team Leidos attends 2021 RLC Log Safari

Team Leidos recently joined the Royal Logistic Corps for the 2021 Log Safari, a unique opportunity to see the work of the armed forces up close and personal. As a valued partner of RLC, Leidos encourages its staff to attend the event to meet service personnel and hear their stories first-hand. Leidos manages the Logistics Commodities and Services Programme on behalf of the MOD, and the day ...
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The RLC Foundation Winter Lecture Wednesday 17th February 2021 – From the stone age to the digital age

From the Stone Age to the Digital Age The annual RLC Foundation winter lecture was held via zoom on Wednesday 17th Feb. Kindly hosted by Accenture Ross Elliot and Simon Thacker tell the story of how digital, user and data centricity are applied to improve productivity, reliability and safety of a global mining and quarrying enterprise, and ask "Are there lessons here for Defence? To view the reco...
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Virtual Awards Dinner Thursday 26 November 2020

The RLC Foundation is delighted to announce it’s virtual Awards event will be released on Thursday 26 November 2020. Join us to celebrate our Award winners at the link below from 1900hrs on the 26th November. The event will also be available to view any time after the 26th November using the same link. https://youtu.be/MMCiOxT0tI4 Traditionally we would have come together to enjoy dinn...
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RLC Foundation Covid-19 Virtual Event 13 October 2020

RLC FOUNDATION COVID-19 VIRTUAL EVENT - 13 OCTOBER 2020 The RLC Foundation hosted a very successful virtual COVID-19 EVENT on 13 October.  The event was opened by Lieutenant General (Retired) Sir Mark Poffley KCB OBE, the Master General of Logistics.  Planning for this event started back in March, with the event composition changing many times due to heightened levels of social distancing guide...
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RLC Foundation Military Planning Event Colchester Thursday 10 September 2020

RLC FOUNDATION MILITARY PLANNING EVENT COLCHESTER – THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2020 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC hosted a Military Planning event at Roman Camp, Merville Barracks, Colchester on Thursday 10 September 2020.  Due to the pandemic social distancing restrictions, this was the first ‘live’ event for the Foundation since March this year.  Safety precautions in place, this event showcas...
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