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US and UK Formalise the Cyber Terror Risk to National Security

29th March, 2011

It's official - national security strategies in the US and the UK have formally...

Robert Young Pelton on Libya, Africa and the Evolution of Conflict Reporting

29th March, 2011

We caught up with Robert Young Pelton on his recent venture in Somalia. He describes the...

Libya Phase II - Operations Ellamy and Odyssey Dawn Make Way for NATO

28th March, 2011

Libya - As rebel momentum grows, NATO hand-over raises serious strategic questions about...

Upgraded Apache Attack Helicopter Precision Weapons Deploy to Afghanistan

28th March, 2011

Colonel Neale Moss is commander of the UK Attack Helicopter Force and, in this...

UK MoD Operation Ellamy Update

28th March, 2011

Major General John Lorimer, CDS Strategic Communications Officer, said: ...

Rebels Claim Control Of Qaddafi's Hometown As Qaddafi Loyalists Retreat

28th March, 2011

March 28, 2011 Libyan ruler Muammar Qaddafi's forces are reported to be retreating,...

Space Tensions Escalate as China and Iran Infiltrate the Final Frontier

28th March, 2011

The last few years have seen a change in the landscape in geocentric orbit, with more...

US State Department press briefing - Turkish involvement in Libya

28th March, 2011

QUESTION: So just going back to Libya for a second -- MR. TONER: Yes. ...

Royal Gurkha Sergeant recognised for outstanding gallantry

25th March, 2011

A soldier who single-handedly defended a lightly manned checkpoint against a ferocious...

UK Ministry of Defence Statement on Libya Operations

25th March, 2011

Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox said: "British Tornado GR4 Aircraft, on armed...

Operation Ellamy Update - Thursday 24 March

24th March, 2011

The Chief of Defence Staff’s Strategic Communication Officer Major General John...

'We do this well': The Coalition�s Integrated Precision Firepower Graduates to the Next Level

24th March, 2011

Organise the battlespace, manage command and control, put ordnance down range - on time,...

Foreign Secretary announces London conference on Libya

24th March, 2011

24 Mar 11 Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will host an...

Bosnian Serb convicted by UN War Crimes Tribunal transferred to Estonia

23rd March, 2011

Mar 23 2011 12:05PM A former Bosnian Serb army general convicted of war crimes by the...

Can NATO Agree on the Next Phase for Libya Operations?

23rd March, 2011

With the first use - in anger - of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft over Libya, and the...

Thales to continue network centric contribution in Afghanistan

23rd March, 2011

As the situation in Afghanistan evolves, NATO ISAF forces continue to benefit from...

NATO announces operation to enforce Libya arms embargo

23rd March, 2011

23 Mar 11 NATO has announced it is to launch an operation to enforce the United Nations...

Operations Ellamy and Odyssey Dawn: Day 4 Libyan Battle Assessment

22nd March, 2011

Libya - Day 4 - with intent clear, second phase of international mission aims to...

Assault Helicopter Survivability: US Marine Corps Aviator Brings Afghanistan Back to the Drawing Board

22nd March, 2011

This Defence IQ Command Post Interview introduces Lt Col Barnes, United States Marine...

Yemen's Saleh Offers To Step Down By January 2012

22nd March, 2011

March 22, 2011 Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh says he will leave office only...

RAF Typhoons patrol Libyan no-fly zone

22nd March, 2011

22 Mar 11 RAF Typhoons flew their first ever combat mission yesterday while patrolling...

MoD statement on Operation Ellamy

21st March, 2011

The Chief of Defence Staff’s Strategic Communications Officer Major General John...

Opinion: 'Western Powers Must Divide Gadhafi from His Supporters'

21st March, 2011

Libyans are rising up in hopes of ousting a notorious despot while facing threats of...

Anglo-Canadian Naval Cooperation Stalls Over 'Global Combat Ship' Debate

21st March, 2011

The coalition government’s recent public disclosure that they were in consultation...

UK MoD showcases industry response to Urgent Operational Requirements

21st March, 2011

Inspect-a-Gadget Defence Showcase Laurent Rathborn reporting on site The Honourable...

British Typhoons RTB in Italy, stand by for tasking

20th March, 2011

The Chief of Defence Staff’s Strategic Communications Officer Major General John...

MoD update on coordinated Libyan strike

20th March, 2011

The Chief of Defence Staff’s Strategic Communications Officer Major General John...

US Army Plans New Guidelines to Resolve Denials of Purple Hearts to Brain-Injured Soldiers

18th March, 2011

by T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, and Daniel Zwerdling, NPR March 16, 2011, 6:33 p.m....

UN Security Council authorises 'use of force' to protect Libyan civilians

18th March, 2011

New York, Mar 17 2011 8:05PM The Security Council today effectively...

UK to send fighters to Libya

18th March, 2011

Now that the UN Security Council has reached its decision there is a responsibility on...

European Defence Agency Sharpens Combat Comms for Future Soldier Systems

17th March, 2011

Gerard Lapierre is the Radio Spectrum Project Officer for the European Defence Agency....

Signals Solutions: Multinational Tactical Communications for the 21st Century

17th March, 2011

New operational concepts are increasingly requiring multinational forces to share...

Defence Procurement Showdown: Armoured Vehicle Programme Officers Demand Improved Contractor Support

17th March, 2011

This multinational panel discussion features key regional viewpoints on armour upgrades....

HMForces Repatriation ceremonies to be relocated

17th March, 2011

16 Mar 11 Repatriation ceremonies for those killed in operational theatres will move to...

Taliban Employs Modern Weapons In 'War of Words'

17th March, 2011

March 16, 2011 By Bashir Ahmad Gwakh "Wars today cannot be won without media. Media...

Northrop Grumman Board Approves Spin-Off of Huntington Ingalls Industries

16th March, 2011

LOS ANGELES – March 15, 2011 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) today...

Defence Minister Luff Addresses Successes and Failures of Defence Review Process

16th March, 2011

Peter Luff MP Minister for Defence Equipment Support and Technology 15 March 2011 ...

Middle East Air Defence Procurement At a Glance

16th March, 2011

Recent events in the Middle East have highlighted the ways in which air power may be...

US Navy and Marine Corps sign agreement on purchase of F-35

16th March, 2011

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leaders yesterday signed an agreement by which the Corps will...

Status of Spent Nuclear Fuel in Question at Crippled Japanese Power Plant

15th March, 2011

Concerns about a radiation release from the Fukushima Daiichi power facility have...

Is It Time to Figure China Into the 'World Military Power' Equation?

15th March, 2011

China’s phenomenal economic growth over the last decade has shadowed an equally...

'Zero Hour from the Gun-Pit': This is the Future of British Royal Artillery

15th March, 2011

Lieutenant General Dick Appglegate, British Army, is the former Chief of Materiel...

Bahrain Declares State Of Emergency After Unrest

15th March, 2011

March 15, 2011 Bahrain's king has declared a three-month state of emergency,...

India world's largest arms importer according to new SIPRI data on international arms transfers

14th March, 2011

(Stockholm, 14 March 2011) India is the world's largest arms importer according to...

Japan reels from explosion at nuclear plant

14th March, 2011

There's been another explosion at the Fukushima Daiich nuclear power plant damaged...

As Europe Wakes to Defence Spending Shortfall, NATO Risks Losing US Investment

14th March, 2011

Behind today’s recession led military budget debates lies a fundamental truth that...

'There Are No Inconsistencies': Defence Minister Luff Says Defence Review Will Not Be Revisited

14th March, 2011

Defence IQ brings you the full and unedited version of our interview with Peter Luff,...

Canada calls F-35 purchase into question due to cost overrun

11th March, 2011

On 16 July 2010, the Government announced its intention to acquire 65 F-35 Lightning II...

Prime Minister discusses Libya with US President

11th March, 2011

Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with President Barack Obama this week about...

Dr Fox discusses Libya no-fly zone possibility

11th March, 2011

10 Mar 11 Ahead of the NATO Defence Ministers meeting commencing in Brussels today, UK...

Fox and Hague respond to Iranian weapons seizure in Afghanistan

10th March, 2011

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox and Foreign Secretary William Hague have issued statements...

Will Coalition Troops Be Allowed to Use Special Forces Technology to Counter IED Attacks?

10th March, 2011

In Afghanistan, population-centric operations to increase Afghan human security and...

The 3 Essential Components of Effective Cyber Warfare Strategy

10th March, 2011

Cyber commands, cyber and counter cyber activity, cyber strategy - this newest form of...

Lack of Afghan Political Strategy Worrisome as West Prepares to Relinquish Security

10th March, 2011

March 10, 2011 By Muhammad Tahir According to the Lisbon Treaty signed in November 2010,...

The Fabric of Protection: Armoured Vehicles Designed to Survive

10th March, 2011

From ceramics to composite materials, there is a broad range of technologies used to...

Lockheed Martin Upgraded Fleet Management Technology Deploys to UK Armed Forces

10th March, 2011

An upgraded logistics information management software system , developed by Lockheed...

USAF and Lockheed Martin deliver first missile warning spacecraft

9th March, 2011

The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin team has delivered the first geosynchronous...

US State Department Press Briefing on Libya Options

9th March, 2011

Philip J. Crowley Assistant Secretary Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC March 8, 2011...

New START treaty reignites Russian missile controversy

9th March, 2011

Negotiations continue between Russia and the United States over the latter’s plan...

Western Powers Opt for Further 'No-Fly Zone' Talks as Libyan Crisis Escalates

9th March, 2011

As the humanitarian situation in Libya deteriorates, forces loyal to Col Gaddafi have...

Qaddafi Dismisses Libya's 'Traitors' As EU Mulls Military Humanitarian Mission

9th March, 2011

Last updated (GMT/UTC): 09.03.2011 11:26 Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi has dismissed...

Polish Defence Build-up Trumps Eastern Alliances as Bidding Wars Commence

8th March, 2011

Poland is unique among major European states in that its most pressing defence priority...

'It's a Great Sadness': Are Britain's Forces Being Helped by MoD Politics?

8th March, 2011

Are Tories weak on defence? It's a tough question we've put to Peter Luff,...

International Calls On The Rise For No-Fly Zone Over Libya

8th March, 2011

March 08, 2011 The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) today joined...

Cowboy Fishermen: Iceland's Coast Guard Takes on Lawbreakers with New Vessel

8th March, 2011

Lt Snorre Greil is a navigation officer in the Icelandic Coast Guard and he gives...

Former CIA and SOCOM Specialist Exposes Net War Realities

8th March, 2011

Defence IQ had the privilege of speaking with John Bumgarner, Chief Technical...

As Unmanned Aircraft Systems Proliferate, Investors Struggle to Keep Pace

7th March, 2011

A recent market report by the Teal Group predicts that the worldwide market for Unmanned...

Armed Forces Redundancy Calculator now online

7th March, 2011

An Armed Forces Redundancy Calculator is available on the MOD website which gives a...

ISAF apologises, accepts responsibility for civilian casualties

7th March, 2011

International Security Assistance Force Headquarters 2011-02-CA-014 Preliminary...

US Defense Secretary Gates Arrives In Afghanistan

7th March, 2011

March 07, 2011 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has arrived in the Afghan...

International Criminal Court investigates Libya violence in response to UN request

4th March, 2011

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said today he is investigating...

Protests Reported At Iran Chemical, Tyre Factories

4th March, 2011

Workers at two factories in Iran are reported to have protested their employment...

'Take Charge and Move Out': VX-20 Launches E-6B TACAMO Into 21st Century Air Order of Battle

3rd March, 2011

Featured in this interview is US Navy Commander Adam Scott, who is a platform...

Best of the '80s: The Roots of Offshore Patrol Vessels Run Deep

3rd March, 2011

In recent years, Offshore Patrol Vessel design has evolved at break-neck speed. In...

Armoured Vehicle Panel Discussion: Procurement Advisors Open the Floor to Industry's Questions

3rd March, 2011

This unique panel discussion engages three representatives who speak directly for their...

Assassination of Pakistan Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti

3rd March, 2011

Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC I am shocked and...

In Libya, Attacks And Counterattacks As International Responses Sharpen

3rd March, 2011

March 03, 2011 Muammar Qaddafi's Libyan Army is facing an increasingly organized and...

UK Defence Secretary announces RAF redundancies

2nd March, 2011

The RAF is the first of the three Armed Services to release the details of their...

'Asking the Experts': The Human Element of Major Incident Response

2nd March, 2011

Rosie Murray is the owner of Awareness Raising for Trauma, an organisation that offers...

Tunisian border at crisis point as tens of thousands flee Libyan violence

2nd March, 2011

The situation at the Libyan-Tunisian border has reached crisis point as tens of...

From Gallipoli with Love: Missile-based Air Defence Delivers the Hard & Soft Kills

2nd March, 2011

It is not yet a century since the first successful attack on a maritime platform...

Opinion: 'What Can the European Union Do for Libya?'

2nd March, 2011

This opinion piece is contributed by Jonathan Dowdall of Defence Dateline Group...

Australian Department of Defence signs $21m Chinook maintenance contract with BAE

1st March, 2011

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that Defence had signed a...

White House press briefing on US and UN responses to Libya

1st March, 2011

White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Ambassador Susan E. Rice,...

Should the Government Be More Open About Cyber Threats to National Security?

28th February, 2011

Air Commodore Graham Wright is the former deputy director of the Office of Cyber...

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab Recruits Global Hawk UAVs for Science Mission

28th February, 2011

Unmanned systems are quickly making the circuit among civilian agencies. NASA is a...

Eyeing the Network Centric Domain From Both Sides of the Battlements

28th February, 2011

Communication on the battlefield is rapidly advancing, due partially to an advance in...

�We Are Under Attack�: Defence Minister Luff Outlines the UK's National Security Threats

28th February, 2011

Peter Luff is the UK MoD's serving Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and...

North Korea threatens US, South Korea over military drills

28th February, 2011

February 27, 2011 North Korea has warned that it will attack both South Korea and the...

UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Libya

28th February, 2011

New York, Feb 27 2011 12:05AM The Security Council today voted unanimously to impose...

US Air Force Life-saving Crews Take to the Skies Over Afghanistan

28th February, 2011

Colonel Barbara Jones of the US Air Force's 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation...

The Top 5 Solutions to Balancing Armoured Vehicle Capability and Survivability

28th February, 2011

Dr Robert Lusardi is the Deputy Programme Manager for Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs) for...

Boeing Receives US Air Force Contract to Build Next-Generation Refueling Tanker

25th February, 2011

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24, 2011 The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has received a contract...

General Petraeus Calls for Investigation Into 'Psy-Ops' Brainwashing of US Lawmakers

25th February, 2011

ISAF Public Affairs Office 2011-02-CA-012 KABUL, Afghanistan...

UN Secretary General strongly condemns Qadhafi�s actions against protesters, calls for punishment

24th February, 2011

23 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned Libyan President...

Pakistan, China to hold joint military exercises in 2011

24th February, 2011

Pakistan and China will hold two joint military exercises in 2011, a Pakistani senior...

Spanish Chief of Naval Staff Calls for Greater Measures Against Piracy

23rd February, 2011

Admiral General Manuel Rebollo García is the Chief of the Naval Staff of the...

ISAF Investigates Civilian Casualties in Nangarhar

23rd February, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan The International Security...

Swedish Chief of Staff: 'How Do We Safeguard National Security in Future Conflicts?'

23rd February, 2011

Lieutenant General Johan Kihl is the Former Chief of Staff for the Swedish Armed Forces....

Defence Secretary welcomes Danish troop agreement for Afghanistan

23rd February, 2011

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has today welcomed the announcement by the Danish...

Overview of Middle East Crackdowns and the (Varying) US Responses to Each

23rd February, 2011

by Marian Wang ProPublica As protests—and crackdowns—have been...

'Asking the Experts': UK Budget Cuts Will Affect Recovery from CBRN Attacks

23rd February, 2011

Jeff Charlton is the founder of the British Damage Management Association. Among his...

US Department of Defense announces sentence for detainee Noor Uthman Muhammed

22nd February, 2011

The Department of Defense announced today that Noor Uthman Muhammed was sentenced to 14...

Study Says Window For Afghan Peace Is Closing Quickly

22nd February, 2011

By Abubakar Siddique A new study by two European researchers argues that reaching a...

CBRN Expert Speaks Up: 'Terrorists Are Willing to Move to the Next Step'

22nd February, 2011

Brigadier General (ret) Galatas Ioannis is Senior Advisor and RIEAS-CBRNE Scientific...

'At Home and Abroad', India's Air Defence Planners Saddle Up to the SAM Procurement Challenge

21st February, 2011

India faces unique air security challenges. It suffers from a quasi-belligerent,...

'Always the First': The US Air Force's Full Up Round Aeromedical Evac Squadron

21st February, 2011

Colonel Barbara Jones is the Squadron Commander for the US Air...

'We'll Find the Money': Defence Minister Luff Opens Up About Defence Spending Gap

21st February, 2011

In our first interview with Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology,...

Remote Weapon Systems Remove the 'Hot Seat' From Armoured Vehicle Platforms

21st February, 2011

In modern insurgent warfare in Afghanistan, front line threats often shift by as much as...

Months Before Brutal Attacks in Bahrain, US Praised Ally�s Progress �On All Fronts�

21st February, 2011

by Marian Wang ProPublica When Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the...

Making Sense of Air Defence Investment Profiles in Western Asia - A Snaphsot

20th February, 2011

With threat horizons expanding in the Middle East, Saudi military planners have lately...

VC hero cruising on ice

20th February, 2011

War hero Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry VC, who demonstrated ice-cool courage when he...

US State Department Press Briefing: Iranian Naval Activity

18th February, 2011

QUESTION: Can you talk about Iran’s request to put – to run some warships...

Australian Department of Defence: Update on Afghanistan Detainee Management

18th February, 2011

Stephen Smith MP Minister for Defence Australian Department of Defence Update:...

'See and Avoid' Ground Penetrating Radars Approved for Afghan Operations

17th February, 2011

Ground penetrating radar works to create a three dimensional picture...

Trainee RAF Pilots Face Uncertain Future - The Human Dimension of SDSR

17th February, 2011

The news that the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be making a number of trainee aircrew...

Four Dead In Bahrain Protests; Libya Activists Call For 'Day Of Rage'

17th February, 2011

Last updated (GMT/UTC): 17.02.2011 15:15 By RFE/RL Bahrain's army says it has taken...

'Asking the Experts': Israeli Security Know-how Meets EU CBRN Needs

17th February, 2011

Omer Laviv is the CEO of ATHENA GS3, which integrates security between individuals,...

Theo the superhero dog

17th February, 2011

Theo, a Springer spaniel cross who holds the record for finding the most improvised...

North Korean Walkout Clouds Prospects of Talks

17th February, 2011

Analysts say North Korea is making a show of negotiations to appease China. North...

Relatives Of Detained Iranian Protesters 'Beaten By Police'

16th February, 2011

February 16, 2011 Some relatives of demonstrators who were arrested during protest...

Despite Drive to Cut Costs, US Defence Programmes Deemed Unnecessary May Prove Difficult to Kill

16th February, 2011

President Obama’s proposed budget for next year recommends cutting some weapons...

US Navy Begins Work on Fixed Wing Precision Weapons Platform

16th February, 2011

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. | On Feb. 10, the U.S. Navy awarded a contract marking the start of...

EU Debates of Attrition: A Slow Death for Europe's 'Rapid Reaction Force'?

15th February, 2011

In 2010, the second Headline Goal for the establishment of a European Union rapid...

From Egypt to Tunisia to Jordan, Cyber Activity Takes Centre Stage

15th February, 2011

John Bumgarner is the Chief Technology Officer for the US Cyber Consequences Unit ,...

Defence Secretary responds to e-mail error

15th February, 2011

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken of his 'fury' that 38 soldiers learned...

The Failure Of Pakistan's 'Clear And Hold' Strategy

14th February, 2011

By Daud Khattak Another security operation in Pakistan and more displacements. In fact,...

The Nimrod Verdict: Bridging the RAF Capability Gap Reveals New Political Caveats

14th February, 2011

The Nimrod has been deployed with UK armed forces since 1969 as a maritime patrol and...

Defending the Admiralty: Electronic Warfare at the Tip of the Maritime Spear

14th February, 2011

For the French Navy, the Exclusive Economic Zone comprises a new theatre, altogether,...

US Missile Defense Agency Reveals its 'Master Plan' for Missiles in Europe

14th February, 2011

Beginning life under the parenting of the United States Army before falling into the...

Royal Navy bomb squad recovers WWII torpedo

14th February, 2011

A team of Royal Navy explosive experts has recovered a 1954 Mark 9 torpedo off the coast...

Recent Developments in Egypt and Lebanon: Implications for Broader US Policy in the Middle East

11th February, 2011

10 February 2011 US Department of State Deputy Secretary Steinberg on behalf of...

Eurofighter consortium seeks India as a new industrial partner

11th February, 2011

Thursday, 10. February 2011 Selection of Eurofighter Typhoon will elevate...

'Asking the Experts': Uncovering the Realities of CBRNE Civil Preparedness

10th February, 2011

Brigadier General (ret) Galatas Ioannis is Senior Advisor and RIEAS-CBRNE (Research...

Russian-Indian project to develop perspective multi-functional fighter (PMF-FGFA)

10th February, 2011

February 9, 2011, Bangalore (India) - Development and production of perspective...

MoD releases latest UK Armed Forces manning figures

10th February, 2011

Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 99.1 per cent of their full...

Russia Launches Initiative To Police Internet

10th February, 2011

By Kevin O'Flynn MOSCOW -- One day there will be thousands of volunteers out there...

The Ultimate Driver's Test: Armoured Vehicle Simulators Prepare the Royal Netherlands Army for Action

10th February, 2011

Combined arms simulation and training are proving increasingly vital...

Programme or Die: 3 Problems Software Designers Must Solve Before the Next Conflict

10th February, 2011

We sum up our comprehensive interview with Microsoft Defence Solutions by probing their...

Scientific Review Kicks Off to Weigh Treatment for Brain-Injured Soldiers

9th February, 2011

by T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, and Daniel Zwerdling, NPR The Institutes of...

Future provision of Search And Rescue Helicopters (SAR-H)

9th February, 2011

The Ministry of Defence and Department for Transport (DfT) announced today that they...

Australian Defence Forces invest in multi-million dollar electronic health record system

9th February, 2011

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, today launched...

The Real Reasons Behind Europe's Diminishing Force Numbers

7th February, 2011

When analysts speak about force modernisation, the focus inevitably turns to new...

Countering the Blast and Saving Lives: MRAP Vehicles Promise Crew Survivability

7th February, 2011

Scott Blaney is the Counter-IED Chief from the US Army Center for Army Lessons Learned....

Arms Control and International Security: New START Treaty Entry into Force

7th February, 2011

The New START Treaty officially entered into force with the exchange of Instruments of...

Egyptian Opposition Says Talks Were 'Positive' But 'Inconclusive'

7th February, 2011

Egyptian opposition groups have said their meeting on February 6 with Vice President...

New START Accord Enters Service

7th February, 2011

The new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) came into effect over the weekend as...

Iran's nuclear, chemical and biological capabilities

4th February, 2011

It would take Iran at least two years to produce a single nuclear weapon , according to...

MOD to strengthen links with mental health charities

4th February, 2011

The MOD today pledged to work closely with Service charities to deliver the best mental...

General Dynamics UK strengthens Bowman to boost counter-IED capability

3rd February, 2011

General Dynamics UK has signed three contracts with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that...

US State Department evacuates American citizens in Egypt

2nd February, 2011

As Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, I want to take this opportunity to...

Defence Permanent Secretary: UK is happy to be America's 'deputy sheriff'

2nd February, 2011

Since I arrived in the Department as the Deputy Permanent Secretary two years ago, life...

Rogue Nuclear Terrorism: Alleviating French Concerns

2nd February, 2011

Washington, April 2010: a summit on the possibility of nuclear terrorism, attended by 38...

South African Multi-Role, Multi-Theatre Anti-Tank Missile Cleared for Deployment

2nd February, 2011

Denel Dynamics, a UAV and missiles supplier to the South African military, has declared...

Aero India 2011: Competition Heats up Over India's Next Multi-role Medium Fighter

2nd February, 2011

The buzz at Aero India 2011 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru (more popularly...

Malaysia's Armoured Cavalry: Can the Auto Industry Meet Military Demands?

2nd February, 2011

Kogila Balakrishnan is Undersecretary of the Defence Industrial Division for the...

Defence Permanent Secretary defends impending cuts

1st February, 2011

Since I arrived in the Department as the Deputy Permanent Secretary two years ago, life...

Australian Minister for Defence Materiel: Projects of Concern

1st February, 2011

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today...

Muslim Brotherhood: Radical Islamists Or Reluctant Democrats?

1st February, 2011

By Robert Tait For more than 30 years, the specter of the Iranian Revolution, with the...

New Indian Fighter receives operational clearance

31st January, 2011

The Indian Air Force has given its new fighter aircraft ‘initial operational...

Secret time-travelling Chinese stealth fighter shoots down 'Top Gun' bandit in 1986

31st January, 2011

Chinese Military faces awkward questions after release of film footage The...

How Serious Are We About Creating Modern Energy-efficient Armoured Vehicles?

31st January, 2011

The energy component involved in running an armoured vehicle fleet can not be ignored....

US State Department calls for Egpyt to control violence

31st January, 2011

Interview Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC January 30,...

Defence Requirements Trends for 2011 - 'Writing on the Wall' or 'Fresh Slate'?

31st January, 2011

As we place one hesitant foot in front of the other this new year, it seems the timing...

'This isn't just mission critical, this is life critical software', says Microsoft executive

31st January, 2011

What happens when equipment fails in the field? Wayne Phillips, Director of...

US Representative Giffords Could Receive Brain Injury Treatment Thousands of American Troops Do Not

28th January, 2011

by Marian Wang ProPublica, Jan. 26, 2011, 11:31...

General Petraeus praises troops in open letter

28th January, 2011

27 Jan 2011 The versatility, skill, determination and courage of troops in...

US Army Awards Raytheon $51.5 Million Contract for Improvised Explosive Device Defeat System

27th January, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 26, 2011 The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE:...

Ground-breaking Offshore Patrol Cutters to Replace Ageing US Coast Guard Fleet

26th January, 2011

9/11 was a turning point for the US Coast, marking a clear delineation between its old...

Blair: Why I Disregarded Iraq War Advice

26th January, 2011

Tony Blair has revealed he disregarded his top legal adviser's warning that...

Saab delivers nEUROn stealth UCAV fuselage to Dassault Aviation

26th January, 2011

Linköping, 25 January 2011. - Saab AB (Sweden) officially delivered the front and...

China's Stealth Jet 'Homegrown'

26th January, 2011

Pilot says fighter plane is "masterpiece of China's technological...

US State Department: US Will Assist Russia in Terrorist Investigation

25th January, 2011

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - January 24, 2011 Mon, 24 Jan 2011...

New combat armour for Australian soldiers

25th January, 2011

The first batch of the new Tiered Body Armour System (TBAS) for Australian soldiers in...

Defence Industry Representatives Voice Concern Over Pinch in Naval Spending

25th January, 2011

What leading edge technologies do submarine planners need to incorporate in their...

In Bid to Halt Rise in IED Deaths, US Congress Spends $7bn on 'Life Saving' Vehicles

24th January, 2011

The United States Congress has given the go-ahead to invest $7 billion into the ongoing...

The Modular Marketplace: Software Solutions Link Urgent Needs with Increased Efficiencies

24th January, 2011

Procurement processes and requirements are changing dramatically in response to reduced...

Raytheon Signs $475 million Paveway contract with Saudi Arabia

24th January, 2011

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) signed a...

Friendly fire shooting in Badghis province

24th January, 2011

Editor's note: This is a corrected version of release #2011-01-S-201. The previous...

US welcomes Russian Duma call for New START ratification

24th January, 2011

The New START arms control treaty, which re-establishes mutual inspections for each...

Royal Norwegian Navy receives last of Fridtjof Nansen-Class Frigates

21st January, 2011

Navantia has commissioned on January, 18th., the frigate F-314 “Thor...

US State Department: Seoul Must Take the Next Step with North Korea

21st January, 2011

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - January 20, 2011 Thu, 20 Jan 2011...

The Gift of Sight: New Naval Radar Gives OPV Fleets the Upper Hand

20th January, 2011

Radar system solutions are but one niche aspect of tailoring the design of future...

'Social Media and the Military': The NATO School Does Social Media

20th January, 2011

David Bailey joins us in the New Year to pass along some of his thoughts on how he...

Tank Makeover: Next Generation Transmission Delivers Power and Savings

20th January, 2011

It's called 'Infinitely Variable Transmission' and it's a true-to-life...

MOD announces changes to allowances for Service personnel

20th January, 2011

The Ministry of Defence has today announced changes to the allowances paid to Armed...

Afghan National Army commander calls for more ISAF assistance ahead of pull out

20th January, 2011

Reported by Laurent Rathborn MOD Press Briefing Update on 16 Air...

'1.21 Gigawatts?!': Directed Energy Weapons Charge Up for a Naval Showdown

19th January, 2011

The last line of defence for warships worldwide is the Close in Weapon System (CIWS)...

Rolls-Royce to power ten Littoral Combat Ships for the US Navy

19th January, 2011

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will supply gas turbines and waterjets...

US Army's Gray Eagle UAS programme expanding

19th January, 2011

By Rob McIlvaine (ARNEWS) ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Jan. 14, 2011) -...

Bell Helicopter Awarded $640M Contract

18th January, 2011

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been awarded a 10-year, $640M...

Success in Tunisian Unity Government Talks

18th January, 2011

After a tense 48-hour period over the weekend which saw Tunisia go through three...

Future Defence kit showcased

17th January, 2011

13 Jan 11 Technologies which could deliver benefits to the front line of the future were...

American Legion Pushes For Coverage of Treatment for Troops With Brain Injuries

17th January, 2011

by T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, and Daniel Zwerdling, NPR The American...

Global Software Giant: 'We're Not Managing the Knowledge of the Battlefield'

17th January, 2011

What are the biggest future challenges for front line forces and how do we feasibly...

'I'm a team player': Ainsworth Defends His Reputation as Defence Secretary

17th January, 2011

This is the closing segment of our controversial interview with Bob Ainsworth, former...

Priming for a 'Terrorist Spectacular': Olympics Planners Hope for the Best While Preparing for the Worst

17th January, 2011

With the London Olympics less than 18 months away, efforts to implement a sound security...

US Defense Secretary opens dialogue with Chinese Minister of National Defense

17th January, 2011

Opening Statement of U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates at Joint Press Conference...

British troops move out of Helmand

14th January, 2011

British troops have established a permanent presence outside Helmand province for the...

Australian Air Force Globemasters assist with flood operations

14th January, 2011

The two C-17s travelled from RAAF Base Richmond to RAAF Base Townsville to deliver...

US Secretary of State's Remarks: Interview with Kim Ghattas of BBC

13th January, 2011

Interview Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Bait Al Zubair Museum Muscat, Oman...

EADS completes merger with Atlas Electronik for maritime surveillance products

13th January, 2011

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US Navy Intel Chief Discusses China's Military Advances

13th January, 2011

WASHINGTON - Though China has demonstrated its ability to field advanced military...

Offshore Patrol Vessels: The Combat Jack of All Naval Trades

13th January, 2011

Multi-mission naval vessels are logically the next evolutionary step for naval forces...

'Request Bogey Dope': Canada's Maple Flag Fights the Imaginary Air War

12th January, 2011

Joint forces exercises are an incredibly critical key to successfully integrating...

Is There an Arms Race in Asia?

12th January, 2011

Is there a decline in US military might? Is there an upsurge in China's role in this...

US State Department: North Korea must comply with UN Security Council Resolutions

12th January, 2011

Mark C. Toner Acting Deputy Department Spokesman Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC...

Microsoft Defence Solutions Reveals Its 7 Biggest Clients

12th January, 2011

When it comes to 'spend profiles' for Microsoft Defence Solutions, a few of the...

Masters of Disaster: Private Firms Ante Up to the Critical Infrastructure Protection Game

12th January, 2011

Critical Infrastructure (CI), is by definition, critical to a nation’s economic...

BAE Systems Develops Non-Lethal Laser to Defend Against Pirate Attacks on Commercial Shipping

12th January, 2011

Bristol, UK: BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a prototype device that will...

Reports: Explosion At Georgian Military Base Causes Casualties

11th January, 2011

January 11, 2011 Georgian media reports say there has been an explosion at a...

Delivering New Training Facilities for Military Medics

11th January, 2011

A contract to deliver new training facilities and accommodation for Armed Forces medical...

Medical Study Points to Differences in the Brains of RAF Fighter Pilots

10th January, 2011

New research suggests that the brains of professional fighter pilots are wired...

'Don't Give Up the Ship!' The New US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Way of Thinking

10th January, 2011

William Schoenster is the Littoral Combat Ship Programme Director for the US Department...

India's Foreign Minister Pledges Continued Support For Afghanistan

10th January, 2011

January 09, 2011 India's foreign minister today promised to keep troops in...

Defence as Insurance: Ainsworth Backs a European Defence Force

10th January, 2011

This is our fourth segment of Defence IQ's interview with former Defence...

Air Force Africa Gets Down to the Business of Building Continental Ties

10th January, 2011

Defence IQ had the opportunity to discuss a critical component of the AFRICOM (US Africa...

Review into NHS prosthetics services for veterans launched

7th January, 2011

A review into the prosthetics services provided by the NHS to Armed Forces veterans who...

Pentagon spending cuts produce reduced US troop numbers and revised JSF

7th January, 2011

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2011 – The Defense Department has found $154 billion in...

New helmet enables Typhoon Pilots to look, lock-on and fire

6th January, 2011

It looks like something out of Star Wars; it performs like something out of Star Wars...

Defence Secretary pays New Year visit to troops in Afghanistan

6th January, 2011

Defence Secretary Liam Fox has made his first visit to Afghanistan in 2011 to focus on...

Assassinated Pakistani Governor Buried Under Tight Security

5th January, 2011

By RFE/RL Family members, friends, officials, and supporters have paid their last...

Disaster Assistance Response Team: Technical Solutions for Response and Management

5th January, 2011

We return to our interview with Wayne Phillips, Director of Microsoft Defence...

Tajik Guards Killed In Fight On Afghan Border

5th January, 2011

A Tajik border guard patrols the Afghan border , where illegal crossings, robberies, and...

Heavy Metal Magic: Pakistan Army Brings Heavy Armour Production Home

5th January, 2011

Lieutenant General Ayyaz Salim Rana is the Chairman of Heavy Industries Taxila, a major...

US Air Force Africa Challenge: Building Cooperative Air Support One Nation at a Time

5th January, 2011

How can tanker aircraft be utilised in a way that can directly benefit multi-national...

MOD announces new 2nd Permanent Under Secretary

5th January, 2011

The Prime Minister, following a recommendation from the Secretary of State for Defence,...

US Department of State Press Briefing: North Korean Talks

4th January, 2011

Philip J. Crowley Assistant Secretary Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC January 3,...

Forces capture Taliban leader connected to Highway 1 kidnappings

4th January, 2011

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 3) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban...

Sea Viper Air Defence: Where is the Venom in the Royal Navy�s Missile System?

4th January, 2011

If one paid any heed to media speculation of its reported failures, lack of integrated...

Fourth Airbus Military A400M makes first flight

4th January, 2011

Grizzly fleet ends 2010 with 1,000 hours in the air The fourth Airbus Military A400M...

Australian Defence Force moves in to support Queensland flood disaster

3rd January, 2011

The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, in his capacity as...

The Digital Sandbox Evolves Through the Digital Touch Screen Map

3rd January, 2011

In Part V of this first-time interview with Wayne Phillips, Director of...

'Afghanistan Will Need Propping Up for a Very Long Time', Says Former Defence Secretary Ainsworth

3rd January, 2011

This third segment of our interview with former Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth digs...

US Air Force's new drone will 'see everything' in Afghanistan beginning this winter

3rd January, 2011

The Air Force now has improved on Angel Fire with its Gorgon Stare , named after...

Fire For Effect: Modern Artillery Sizes Up The Meteorology Picture

1st January, 2011

Major General Lee Baxter retired from active military service with the US Army in 2000...

North Korea Threatens Nuclear 'Holy War' With South

31st December, 2010

North Korea has threatened to use nuclear weapons in a "holy war" against its...

Mumbai Case Offers Rare Picture of Ties Between Pakistan�s Intelligence Service, Militants

31st December, 2010

Pakistan's powerful intelligence service has been accused for years of playing a...

Cost of Defection Goes Up

30th December, 2010

North Korean security forces, along with Chinese brokers, take bribes to help defectors...

HMAS Stuart sails to Middle East for fourth mission

30th December, 2010

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Stuart sailed for the Middle East Area of...

Trident Strike Needed 'To Kill 10M Russians'

29th December, 2010

The British government opted for the Trident nuclear weapons system because it estimated...

Part I - Sending Trons Downrange: Projecting Manoeuvre Warfare in the Electromagnetic Spectrum

29th December, 2010

History has revealed that tactics developed and resources spent on static defensive...

Part II - Sending Trons Downrange: Projecting Manoeuvre Warfare in the Electromagnetic Spectrum

29th December, 2010

If we use this concept of manoeuvre within the spectrum and apply traditional verbiage...

Lost R&R �Will Be Reimbursed�

29th December, 2010

Personnel in Afghanistan who lost time out of their R&R allocation as a result of...

IdZ Armour Leads the Bundeswehr Infantryman of the Future Into Afghan Operations

29th December, 2010

In this technical discussion of the German Army's IdZ body armour system, Armoured...

Afghan, coalition forces detain Taliban leaders in Nangarhar

28th December, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 28) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban...

Two Suspected US Strikes Kill At Least 8 In Pakistan

28th December, 2010

Two suspected U.S. missile strikes targeting the same building reportedly killed at...

'Fire for Effect!': USMC Mortars Warfare Revolutionises the Fire Support Mission

27th December, 2010

Richard de Sliva of Defence IQ speaks with Colonel Anthony Johnson, Commanding...

SEA 1000 Submarine Programme Delivers Australian Counter Punch to Chinese Sea Power

27th December, 2010

New submarine power On May 2nd, 2009, the Australian Government issued a White Paper...

Brothers celebrate Christmas on patrol in Kabul

27th December, 2010

While many families will be enjoying spending time together at home on Christmas Day,...

Pentagon Told Congress It�s Studying Brain-Damage Therapy

27th December, 2010

Last month, the Pentagon sent a soothing letter to members of Congress worried about the...

Second Astute Class submarine officially named

24th December, 2010

Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's new class of powerful nuclear-powered attack...

Dr Liam Fox responds to High Court endorsement of MOD's approach to investigating Iraq abuse

24th December, 2010

Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox has responded to the High Court ruling in...

Navy Search and Rescue crew in snow rescue

23rd December, 2010

23 Dec 10 The Royal Navy's duty helicopter Search and Rescue team from HMS Gannet...

Dr Fox meets troops in Dubai

23rd December, 2010

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has just completed a visit to Dubai in the United Arab...

ISAF investigates civilian casualties in Helmand

22nd December, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 21) – The International Security Assistance Force...

Senior Analyst Reveals the Truth Behind Chinese Attack Plans

22nd December, 2010

This interview serves up some probing commentary from Mr Douglas Barrie of the...

ISAF investigates civilian casualties in Helmand

22nd December, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 21) – The International Security Assistance Force...

Government engages with industry on defence and security

22nd December, 2010

The Government has today launched a Green Paper which marks the formal...

'I think, therefore I am': Cognitive Radio Leads War Fighters Into the Breach

22nd December, 2010

In this interview, Defence IQ Editor Rob Densmore speaks with Dr Al Emondi, Chief...

UN Nuclear Inspections in North Korea 'Agreed'

21st December, 2010

In fast-developing events on the Korean peninsula, the South proceeds with military...

High Court endorses MOD's approach to investigating Iraq abuse

21st December, 2010

21 Dec 10 The High Court has ruled in favour of the Ministry of Defence in an action...

Is Pakistan Looking The Other Way On US Drone Strikes?

21st December, 2010

Authorities in Pakistan claim two U.S. missile strikes have killed dozens of suspected...

UK welcomes US review of Afghanistan

20th December, 2010

17 Dec 10 The UK's Prime Minister, David Cameron, has welcomed a US review published...

Airborne Robot Wars: Next Generation UCAVs Bare Their Teeth

20th December, 2010

This interview features commentary from RAF Group Captain (Retired) Chris...

US Mission to the United Nations: Remarks at a Security Council Meeting on the Situation on the Korean Peninsula

20th December, 2010

We welcome this opportunity for the Security Council to discuss recent events on the...

Armed Forces honoured at night of heroes

16th December, 2010

The excellence of the Armed Forces and their supporting civilians were recognised last...

Second of Navy's new class of attack subs is officially named

16th December, 2010

HMS Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy’s new class of powerful nuclear-powered...

Working Smart: Defence R&D Trends in Credit Crunch Europe May Defy Expectations

16th December, 2010

Defence related research and development (R&D) is a vital component of...

Fighting Blind in Brown Water: Naval Air Defence in the Littoral

15th December, 2010

On Tuesday the 25th of May 1982, the second wave of two aircraft flew low overland...

Flying high - Harrier bids a final farewell

15th December, 2010

Today tributes were paid to the joint force of Royal Navy and RAF Harrier aircraft, with...

Research and Development Meets Cost Cutting in Armoured Vehicle Planning

15th December, 2010

James Caudle is the BAE Systems Sales Director for India and Australia and, in this...

Lavrov Says Russia Concerned About North Korea Nuclear Programme

15th December, 2010

December 13, 2010 Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, has told his North...

The Green Navy: In Pursuit of Hybrid Electric Propulsion for OPVs

15th December, 2010

'Hybrid electric cruise propulsion systems': expanding naval technologies are...

Detainee Management in Afghanistan

14th December, 2010

Minister for Defence: Detainee Management in Afghanistan, 14 Dec 2010 Today I...

US and UK Naval Forces Take to Arabian Gulf in Minehunting Exercises

14th December, 2010

The UK Royal Navy and the US Navy joined forces in the Arabian Gulf last month to...

US and Cameroon Sign Agreement to Prevent Nuclear Smuggling

14th December, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC Last month, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)...

Indian Navy Waxes Serious about China, Asian Threats and Future Alliances

14th December, 2010

Commodore RS Vasan (retired) has 34 years of experience in the Indian Navy, with a...

How Do Private Industries Successfully Partner with UK and Global Defence Organisations?

13th December, 2010

In our conversation with Wayne Phillips, Director of Microsoft Defence Solutions,...

Former Defence Secretary Defends BAE, Trident Spending and Carriers

13th December, 2010

Our exclusive interview with former Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth zeroes in...

New rehabilitation centre opens in Aldershot

13th December, 2010

10 Dec 10 A new military regional rehabilitation centre offering a purpose-built...

British Police Join Probe Of Stockholm Blasts

13th December, 2010

British police say they have searched a property in Britain in connection with the...

Hermes UAV reaches 30,000-hour milestone in Afghanistan

10th December, 2010

The British Army's Hermes 450 (H450) unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) have achieved the...

US Delegation to China Seeks Support Over Korea

10th December, 2010

Philip J. Crowley Assistant Secretary Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC December 9,...

Blair Recalled To Iraq War Inquiry

9th December, 2010

Tony Blair has been recalled to appear at Britain's inquiry into the Iraq War for...

BAE Systems Announces Job Losses In Its UK Business

9th December, 2010

09 Dec 2010 Farnborough, United Kingdom: Following a detailed review of the implications...

The Radio Controlled IED: Protecting Troops From the 'Unseen Threat' in Afghanistan

8th December, 2010

Electronic counter measures (ECM) such as jammers are equipment items of enormous...

Super Hornets ready for duty

8th December, 2010

Australia’s first squadron of F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets is operational and...

Prime Minister announces boost to Afghan campaign

8th December, 2010

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a package of measures to provide a...

US Army Broadcasts 'Request for Proposals' for New Ground Combat Vehicle

8th December, 2010

The $40bn US ground combat vehicle (GCV) has seen its updated Request for Proposals...

From Autonomous Systems to Underwater Demining, NATO Dives Into Mine Warfare

8th December, 2010

In our discussion of underwater battlespace technologies, we are joined by Phillippe...

Royal Navy Saves Nearly �30 Million Through 'River Class' Programme

7th December, 2010

The River Class Programme for the British Royal Navy is focused on fishery protection,...

The Longest Leg: HQ Joint Forces New Zealand Shoulders the Airlift Burden

7th December, 2010

As we follow Royal New Zealand Air Force operations in Antarctica, we chat...

Indigenous Armoured Fighting Vehicle Pushes Indian Army Into the 21st Century

7th December, 2010

The science of armoured warfare in the modern age is shaped by two factors:...

WikiLeaks Founder Arrested In Britain, Denied Bail

7th December, 2010

Last updated (GMT/UTC): 07.12.2010 16:19 By RFE/RL The founder of WikiLeaks, the website...

'Down Behind Enemy Lines': HMS Ark Royal Recalls Her Valour in the Balkans

7th December, 2010

WARSHIPS IFR Editor Iain Ballantyne recalls a visit to HMS Ark Royal during a dramatic...

US Battle Tanks Roll Into Afghanistan � And Out of Russia

6th December, 2010

General David Petraeus has approved the deployment of US battle tanks to Afghanistan in...

WikiLeaks 'Cablegate' - US worries Gulf not doing enough to fight terror

6th December, 2010

A note to the reader: This cable has been unedited and unformatted from the...

BBC interview challenges US Secretary of State Clinton on WikiLeaks and Afghanistan

6th December, 2010

Interview Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Manama, Bahrain 3 December...

Former Defence Secretary Ainsworth Points Finger at Coalition over SDSR

6th December, 2010

This is the opening segment of our exclusive interview with Bob Ainsworth, former...

MoD's �4bn spend with BAE

3rd December, 2010

The Ministry of Defence spent over £3.98bn with BAE Systems or its subsidiaries in...

US Medic Pleads Guilty To Firing On Unarmed Afghans

3rd December, 2010

December 02, 2010 A U.S. Army medic has pleaded guilty to assaulting unarmed...

ISAF to Review Circumstances Surrounding Death of Helmand Resident

2nd December, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 2, 2010) ISAF is reviewing the circumstances surrounding...

NATO Counter-terrorism Mission 'Active Endeavour' Gets Vital Boost from Albanian Navy

2nd December, 2010

The Albanian Naval Forces have honed in on those elements required to field the next...

'Buzzer On': Manoeuvre Warfare Brings Airborne Jammers to the Fight

2nd December, 2010

In our interview with LtCol Jason Schuette, USMC, we got a fascinating insider's...

This Year, Contractor Deaths Exceed Military Ones in Iraq and Afghanistan

1st December, 2010

by T. Christian Miller ProPublica More private contractors than soldiers were...

Rugged Electronics Report for Duty in the Digital Battlespace

1st December, 2010

This is part three of our high profile interview with Wayne Phillips,...

Christmas Box Campaign for armed forces launched

1st December, 2010

01/12/10 St John’s Wood Barracks, home of the famous King’s...

Plug-and-Play Armour: Italy Revises its Tactical Formula for Non-traditional Combat

1st December, 2010

Lieutenant General Antonio Gucciardino is General Manager of the Procurement Agency for...

Security Investment Outlook for Critical Infrastructure in Europe

1st December, 2010

Investment in security solutions across European critical infrastructure is expected to...

UPDATE: ISAF confirms Haqqani foreign fighter facilitator captured

1st December, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 1) – The International Security Assistance Force...

US Ambassador to UN Condemns North Korean Attack and WikiLeaks

30th November, 2010

Susan E. Rice U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the...

200 new patrol vehicles to be built for HM Forces

30th November, 2010

30 Nov 10 A £180m contract to build 200 Foxhounds, the Armed Forces'...

Probing the DMZ: Two Koreas Stare Down an Uncertain Future With the West

30th November, 2010

In recent weeks, we have been subjected to an unrelenting chain of seismic shifts in...

'Cablegate': Secret US Embassy Cables

29th November, 2010

Wikileaks began on Sunday November 28th publishing 251,287 leaked United States embassy...

For Maritime Defence and Projection, Italy's Navy Goes Tactical and Practical

29th November, 2010

Rear Admiral Edoardo Campiani is the Commander of Patrolling Forces in the Italian Navy....

The Real HALO: XBox Meets C4I to Create the Ultimate Synthetic Battlefield

29th November, 2010

In this next segment of our one-off interview with Wayne Phillips, Director of...

China calls for emergency talks

29th November, 2010

Parameswaran Ponnudurai 2010-11-28 China calls for emergency talks as the U.S. and South...

'Achtung Bundeswehr!' - German Military Reformers Unveil Major Force Revisions

29th November, 2010

The recent announcement that Germany will formally suspend its conscription programme in...

Korean community urges strong response to attacks

26th November, 2010

North Korean defectors and Korean-Americans call for a stand against future...

X Factor contestants honour British Service personnel

26th November, 2010

26 Nov 10 Contestants on the X Factor TV programme have released a charity single to...

Intense Round of Global AEW Investment Ends in �Mystery� Contract

24th November, 2010

At the end of a long summer that saw a string of international contracts signed for new...

Building a Global Force: Custom Solutions for Everyman's Navy

24th November, 2010

The new US Navy is the smallest it has ever been since before World War I. US Navy...

US and South Korea Announce Joint Naval Drill

24th November, 2010

November 24, 2010 The United States and South Korea are to launch a joint naval exercise...

US Secretary of State to Seek Audience with Chinese Over North Korea

24th November, 2010

Mark C. Toner Acting Deputy Department Spokesman Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC...

New X Class Combat Ship? Royal Navy Platform Alternatives in a New World Order

24th November, 2010

"Cheap for us and nasty for the Germans"- Churchill 1940 Though...

Prime Minister Cameron - combat troops will withdraw from Afghanistan by 2015

23rd November, 2010

22 Nov 10 Prime Minister David Cameron has said the withdrawal of British combat troops...

US State Department Responds to North Korean Threat

23rd November, 2010

And as I suspect, your primary area of interest today involving North Korea, our...

'Social Media and the Military': The Messages That Get Back to the Homefront

22nd November, 2010

NATO ISAF radio personality David Bailey speaks with LCDR Morgan Murphy of the US Navy...

Part II - The Frontline Information Operations Campaign: ISAF X

22nd November, 2010

Colonel Huub Vullinghs of the Netherlands served as the Chief of Information Operations...

Squeezing the Balloon: NATO Navies Counterstrike Piracy in the Gulf of Aden

22nd November, 2010

Commodore David Wolfe of the British Royal Navy serves as the Director of Knowledge...

NATO-Russia set on path towards strategic partnership

22nd November, 2010

The third summit in the history of the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) took place in Lisbon on...

US State Department says North Korea must 'de-nuclearise'

22nd November, 2010

QUESTION: ISIS released a satellite image yesterday of a construction site in North...

The Insurgents' Artillery: Preempting the IED's Psychological Advantage in the Battlefield

22nd November, 2010

General Metz enlisted in the US Army in 1966, launching a military career that took him...

The Digital Warfighter: Software Architectures Transition from the Office to the Frontline

22nd November, 2010

Microsoft has quietly been adding to - and innovating - defence software applications on...

PUS and Service Chiefs issue letters to civil servants and civilian staff

19th November, 2010

The outcome of the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), announced on 19 October...

Trial of new combat uniform extended to Aussie troops �outside the wire�

19th November, 2010

19 November, 2010 The Australian Government will extend the trial of a new...

UK MOD selects Raytheon BBN wearable shooter-detection system

18th November, 2010

McKinney, TX, July 1, 2010 — Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) BBN...

Damning Report On Defence Review Says Forces Morale Low

18th November, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010 The rushed and seemingly shambolic way the government...

Philippines: Local Ruling Family�s Abuses Implicate Government

17th November, 2010

One Year After Massacre, Aquino Should Ban Militias, Investigate Private Armies November...

Part I - The Frontline Information Operations Campaign: ISAF X

17th November, 2010

Colonel Huub Vullinghs of the Netherlands served as the Chief of Information Operations...

NATO Summit takes aim at Afghanistan exit, budget cuts, and Russia bid

17th November, 2010

15 November 2010 Just a few days before NATO Heads of State and Government meet,...

2015 - A Naval Odyssey: Royal Navy Strategic Forecasts for Future Force Projection

17th November, 2010

It is probably a futile exercise to add to the invective that has followed the...

'Social Media and the Military': Waiting for NATO to Start the Conversation

17th November, 2010

In this episode of 'Social Media and the Military', David Bailey reflects...

Not Your Grandfather's Navy: Spanish Navy Leverages Manoeuvrability and Capability Through Patrol Boats

17th November, 2010

Vice Admiral Angel Martinez exposes the comprehensive view of the Spanish Navy on...

Sukhoi conducts flight tests of Su-34 fighter bombers

16th November, 2010

Moscow, 12 November 2010 Sukhoi Company conducts flight tests of serial Su-34...

'Passing Gas at 35 Grand': Airbus Military Talks A330 Airborne Tanker Capabilities

15th November, 2010

In this latest interview, we speak with Pablo Quesada, the Head of Market...

Finns call for reform of EU defence and human rights enforcement

15th November, 2010

11 November, 2010 In the view of Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb, the European Union...

Room to Live: Why Aren't Armoured Vehicles Surviving the Explosive Threat in Afghanistan?

15th November, 2010

Vehicle survivability is a key topic in the current public debate surrounding operations...

Netanyahu skirts US led proposal for renewed Middle East peace talks

15th November, 2010

Communicated by the Cabinet Secretariat Cabinet meeting held on 14 November 2010...

Airborne Ice Truckers: Royal NZ Air Force Crews Brave the Antarctic Skies

15th November, 2010

This unique interview features lively discussion with Royal New Zealand Air Force...

'There isn't any evidence': Has Cyber Turned Into an Invisible War?

15th November, 2010

The UK Ministry of Defence is increasing investment into its cyber warfare capabilities,...

Afghanistan's X Factor: The Missing Link in ISAF's Counterinsurgency

14th November, 2010

Lieutenant Colonel Bruno Vanasse, Deputy Directory Psyops, Canadian Forces, discusses...

F-16I Soufa Aircraft Crashes in Southern Israel

12th November, 2010

11 November 2010 , 10:53 Jonatan Urich The two IAF crew members, both still...

Prince Harry opens first Field of Remembrance for troops killed in Afghanistan

11th November, 2010

10 Nov 10 Prince Harry attended yesterday's opening of the first Field of...

Keeping the Spirit of the Game: NATO Standardisation Agency Ensures Fair Play

11th November, 2010

Cesare Balducci is the Deputy Director of the NATO Standardisation Agency and, in this...

The Energy Enemy: Addressing Green Technology in the Defence Sector

10th November, 2010

It is reasonable to hazard a guess that vast elements of the public and private sector...

Kabul-based attack facilitator captured by Afghan, coalition force

10th November, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 10) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a...

The Fragmentation Philosophy: US Marine Corps Body Armour Goes Modular

10th November, 2010

Pillai: Good afternoon and welcome to the Defence IQ’s Podcast Series....

Former British SIS Agent Warns Public of Modern Cyber Terror Threat

10th November, 2010

Nigel Inkster is from the International Institute for Strategic Studies and has...

MOD's Business Plan published

10th November, 2010

The MOD has, along with all other Government Departments, today published its Business...

India-US Agreement for Setting up Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Centre

9th November, 2010

An agreement for setting up Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Centre was...

CDS: We'll be in Afghanistan as long as it takes

9th November, 2010

8 Nov 10 New Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards has told the media...

Horizon�s Fuel Cell Triples Flight Duration Capability of South Korean Close-Range UAV

9th November, 2010

Singapore, November 9, 2010 – The newly developed AEROPAK hydrogen fuel cell power...

Cargo plane bomb plot triggers new aviation security proposals

9th November, 2010

Home Secretary Theresa May has announced new aviation security checks intended to curb...

Qantas Continues A380 Engine Inspection Program

8th November, 2010

Sydney, 08 November 2010 Qantas is continuing an intensive inspection program on...

Sky News interviews Defence Minister Stephen Smith ahead of AUSMIN talks

8th November, 2010

8 November 2010 KIERAN GILBERT : Defence Minister Stephen Smith, thank...

'Dear Human, I Have Seen the Navy of the Future and It Does Not Include You . . .'

8th November, 2010

As dawn breaks, Norwegian tanker MV Green Sea makes its way around the southern tip of...

The Real Transformers: Airborne Armoured Vehicles Contend for Action Hero Status

8th November, 2010

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is moving ahead with its...

Part II - The Iron Triangle: Tackling the Armour Controversy in Army Heavy Vehicles

7th November, 2010

The future of US Army heavy vehicles is highly dependent on lessons learned in...

The McChrystal Textbook: Has Afghanistan Changed the Rules of War?

5th November, 2010

This interview with General Stanley McChrystal, US Army (retired), examines the...

Eurofighter committed to deepening strategic partnership with India

4th November, 2010

Eurofighter, its partner companies and the four nation members of the European...

Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology speech on Defence & Security Industrial & Technology Policy

3rd November, 2010

Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. Two weeks ago, the Government published this...

Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles return to flight status after temporary suspension of flying

3rd November, 2010

Australia’s Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) have returned to flight after...

'Social Media and the Military': Supreme Allied Commander Europe Tweets SM Strategy

3rd November, 2010

In this third 'Social Media and the Military' podcast, David Bailey catches...

Part I - The Iron Triangle: Tackling the Armour Controversy in Army Heavy Vehicles

3rd November, 2010

The future of US Army heavy vehicles is highly dependent on lessons learned in...

Part II - Brussels Takes to the Trenches: The EU Force Protection Debate Heats Up

3rd November, 2010

Indeed, what has changed since 1989 which might put the European Union in a different...

Vice Chief: UK F-35 Switch Based on 3 Factors

2nd November, 2010

The United Kingdom's vice defense chief said today that the decision to buy the...

Iraq Historic Allegations Team starts work

2nd November, 2010

1 Nov 10 The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT), which will investigate allegations...

UK and France agree to joint nuclear testing treaty

2nd November, 2010

David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy are to sign the treaties during their London meeting....

Carrier costs 'to rise by £500m'

1st November, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010 The overall cost of completing the two Queen Elizabeth...

Part I - Brussels Takes to the Trenches: The EU Force Protection Debate Heats Up

1st November, 2010

At the end of the introductory article ‘Peering Across the Procurement Pond: Will...

Slaying the 'Culture' Monster: Will UAVs Fall Prey to the Traditional Warfighter Mentality?

1st November, 2010

Colonel Jeffrey Turcotte, USAF, Chief Air and Weapons Division, Air Force Research...

General Sir David Richards takes charge as chief of the defence staff

29th October, 2010

General Sir David Richards assumes the appointment of Chief of the Defence Staff today...

Cameron to discuss carrier sharing deal

28th October, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010 Prime Minister David Cameron and French president...

'Social Media and the Military': NATO Finds Its Voice in Afghanistan

27th October, 2010

In this edition of our popular podcast series, 'Social Media and the...

NATO Parliamentarians Debate New Balkan Strategies

27th October, 2010

13:55 GMT, October 27, 2010 Despite the remarkable progress achieved in the Western...

Stuxnet Cometh: Defence Agencies Prepare for Next Generation Warfare

27th October, 2010

The emergence of the 'Stuxnet Worm', a Windows-based malware programme designed...

The Great Transition: New Royal Navy Abandons Primacy in the Maritime Domain

27th October, 2010

In the short term, the UK’s Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) has...

Wikileaks: Nick Clegg calls for probe into Iraq abuse allegations

25th October, 2010

Published: 12:40PM BST 24 Oct 2010 Allegations of killings, torture and abuse in...

Nuclear submarine HMS Astute runs aground off Skye

24th October, 2010

The Royal Navy's newest and largest attack submarine HMS Astute has run aground off...

MOD Statement on release of Wikileaks documents

22nd October, 2010

Following the release of the Wikileaks documents, the MOD is making the following...

Pentagon plans $60 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

21st October, 2010

By Dana Hedgpeth Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, October 21, 2010; 12:58 AM...

US Department of Defense Statement on the UK Strategic Defense and Security Review

21st October, 2010

20 October 2010 From the U.S. Department of Defense "The U.K. Strategic...

From War Room to Board Room: UK Private Security Companies Take Charge of Post-conflict Stabilisation

20th October, 2010

In our first interview with the head of a British private security company, we...

The Dogs of War: Theatre Ballistic Missile Defence Awaits NATO Countdown

20th October, 2010

On the 19th and 20th of November, NATO Heads of State will gather in Lisbon, Portugal...

Strategic Defence and Security Review published

20th October, 2010

19 Oct 10 The outcome of the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), which sets...

British Shift to F-35C: A Blow to the Beleaguered Joint Strike Fighter 'B' Model

20th October, 2010

09:49 GMT, October 20, 2010 The UK government has decided to shift its Royal Navy...

A Strong Britain in an Age of Uncertainty

19th October, 2010

18 October 2010 The Government has today published its National Security...

Navy aircraft carrier will be sold after three years - and never carry jets

19th October, 2010

By James Kirkup, Political Correspondent Published: 9:57PM BST 18 Oct 2010 One of...

Industry Job Satisfaction Soars Despite Defence Sector Uncertainties

19th October, 2010

Job satisfaction and average wages within the Defence industry are higher than average...

'Social Media and the Military': Frontline Podcast Series Takes Aim at New Media

18th October, 2010

The news never saw it coming. Social media developments have accelerated news...

FBI Was Warned Years in Advance of Mumbai Attacker’s Terror Ties

18th October, 2010

Three years before Pakistani terrorists struck Mumbai in 2008, federal agents in New...

Wolfhound goes operational in Afghanistan

18th October, 2010

18 Oct 10 The British Army's newest heavyweight protected vehicle , Wolfhound, is...

'Social Media and the Military' with David Bailey: New Media Journalism Commands Respect from Front Line Forces

18th October, 2010

In this first instalment of our podcast series, 'Social Media and the...

White House fears looming UK cuts will compromise Britain's Nato role

15th October, 2010

Published Date: 15 October 2010 By David Maddox Political Correspondent US...

Lockheed Martin Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Sell Its EIG Business To Veritas Capital

15th October, 2010

BETHESDA, Md. , October 13th, 2010 Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] today...

RAF cuts 'could make Britain's air space vulnerable to attack'

14th October, 2010

Cuts to the RAF could leave Britain unable mount proper air defence , counter threats...

Interview with Australian Defence Minister on wrongful deaths of Afghan civilians

14th October, 2010

Transcript: Interview with Australian Minister of Defence, MP Stephen Smith,...

Army Receives FAA Approval to Fly Unmanned Aircraft in National Airspace

13th October, 2010

DENVER — The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the Army permission to...

Keeping the Army in the Public Eye: HM Forces Go High Tech in Search of Talent

13th October, 2010

Peter Padley is a military advisor and a former specialist in British Forces...

UPDATE ISAF helicopter incident in eastern Afghanistan

12th October, 2010

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE 2010-10-CA-116-UPDATE 1819 For...

Unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in Paktika province

12th October, 2010

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: FOUO 2010-10-CA-078 For Immediate Release ...

'Keep Calm and Carry On': HM Forces Fight to Fill Their Ranks

11th October, 2010

Peter Padley, former UK officer and now military advisor to Monster, talks to Defence IQ...

Last of Navy's new air defence destroyers launched

11th October, 2010

The sixth and last of the Royal Navy’s powerful new Type 45 Destroyers was...

Peering Across the Procurement Pond: Will Great Britain and the EU Tie the Military Knot?

11th October, 2010

David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy have met recently to discuss the much contested...

Fitter, faster, stronger: Alliance Promises Better Support for RN Amphibious Platforms

11th October, 2010

Defence IQ talks with Paul Blackmore, the Amphibious Ship’s Business Support...

Afghan security contractor oversight poor: Senate report

8th October, 2010

By David Alexander WASHINGTON | Fri Oct 8, 2010 1:26am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) -...

Navy to reduce to smallest size ever to save carriers

8th October, 2010

By Thomas Harding and James Kirkup Published: 10:22PM BST 07 Oct 2010 The Navy is...

Extra provisions for troops suffering with mental health issues announced

7th October, 2010

6 Oct 10 Plans to provide extra mental health nurses dedicated to caring for veterans...

The Refit Race Is On As Royal Navy Vessel HMS Edinburgh Rejoins the Fight

6th October, 2010

The UK Royal Navy's HMS Edinburgh has completed its £17.5m refit at Portsmouth...

MAS*H Revisited: Battlefield Healthcare Perspectives from Afghanistan's Front Lines

6th October, 2010

Lt. Col. Steven Jeffery of the Royal Army Medical Corps and Consultant Plastic Surgeon...

'Left of the Boom': Three Livesaving Strategies for Countering the IED in Afghanistan

6th October, 2010

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are the chief threat in Afghanistan to the Coalition...

Taliban in high-level talks with Karzai government, sources say

6th October, 2010

By Karen DeYoung, Peter Finn and Craig Whitlock Wednesday, October 6, 2010; 2:43 AM...

Cameron urged to act "in the national interest" on defence

6th October, 2010

Tuesday October 5, 2010 Defence campaigners are urging Prime Minister David...

Lynn: Cyberwarfare Extends Scope of Conflict

5th October, 2010

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2010 –...

Secretary of State anger at leaked letter to PM

4th October, 2010

29 Sep 10 Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has issued a statement to Defence staff...

Pakistan militants vow more attacks on NATO supplies

4th October, 2010

By Kamran Haider ISLAMABAD | Mon Oct 4, 2010 8:17am BST Pakistan's Taliban on...

'England Expects': Will SDSR Lower the White Ensign on Royal Navy's Bases?

4th October, 2010

The fate of Devonport Naval Base is a litmus test for the future of the Royal Navy and...

Defending the Valley of the King: KADDB and Jordanian Armed Forces Plan the Road Ahead

4th October, 2010

In this exclusive high level interview, we have the opportunity to speak with Brig....

Australia's Minister for Defence speaks to Newsline Australia Network

1st October, 2010

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, MP 30 September 2010 Transcript:...

Airbus Military selects Lufthansa Technik for RAF tanker component support

30th September, 2010

After a thorough evaluation of candidate companies, Airbus Military has selected...

Defence cuts: Liam Fox's leaked letter in full

30th September, 2010

Dear David We are nearing the culmination of the work we promised to deliver on our...

Improving Night Survivability Through Optical Superiority in US Marine Corps Low Light Operations

29th September, 2010

George Gibbs is the Infantry Weapons Technologist for US Marine Corps Systems Command....

The Night Strikers: Aviation Night Vision Technology Pushes the Edge of the Envelope

29th September, 2010

Drew Brugal is the President of Vision Systems International and a former US Naval...

The Eureka Moment: Night Vision Receives Vital Boost from Video Technologies

29th September, 2010

Ruben Uribe is President of Physimetrics Inc., and in this presentation, he addresses...

The Night Sentries: US Border Patrol Accelerates Operations with Night Vision Systems

29th September, 2010

This presentation features the Associate Chief for Enforcement in Information Technology...

Liam Fox: defence cuts will have 'grave consequences'

29th September, 2010

“Draconian�? cuts to defence spending cannot be carried out while the country...

Record-breaking counter-IED operator awarded George Medal

28th September, 2010

28 Sep 10 A soldier credited with dealing with more improvised explosive devices than...

Wading Into No Man's Land: NATO Stands By Economic Interests In the Maritime Domain

28th September, 2010

Admiral Torrente, the former Chief of Naval Operations for the Spanish Navy, and chair...

The Battle of Britain: Revealing the Human Cost of Britain's Greatest Air War

27th September, 2010

1940 was the year that brought the Second World War to Great Britain's doorstep....

Fewer jets, one carrier seen in UK defense review

27th September, 2010

By Mohammed Abbas LONDON | Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:31pm EDT LONDON (Reuters) -...

Part I - 'This is no hillbilly armour': Upgraded US Army Mine Resistant Ambush Patrol Vehicles Go All Terrain

27th September, 2010

Scott Blaney, Senior Military Analyst and C- IED Chief at the US Army’s Centre for...

Fighting the Unseen: An Historical Overview of Camouflage Technology In Modern Warfare

27th September, 2010

Personal camouflage is synonymous with modern soldiering, and camouflage patterns are...

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of September 21, 2010

24th September, 2010

No. 863-10 September 22, 2010 This week the Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast...

US-UK defence treaty takes important step towards ratification

23rd September, 2010

The US-UK defence treaty has taken a key step towards ratification, following its...

Part II - Focusing the Fight on Counter-Radicalisation: the NATO Solution

23rd September, 2010

Marc Sageman has observed that, in Europe, political violence reflects a rebellion...

UK Health Service Extends Lifetime Guarantee to Veterans

22nd September, 2010

Ministers in Great Britain have unveiled plans for the National Health Service (NHS) to...

Wheels in motion for new protected patrol vehicle

22nd September, 2010

22 September 2010 Plans to...

Safety probe leads to some Typhoon jets being grounded

21st September, 2010

Safety concerns about some RAF fighter jets have led to the grounding of non-operational...

The Low Carb NATO Navy: Offshore Patrol Vessels Present the Lean, Mean Option

20th September, 2010

Defence IQ speaks to Admiral Francisco Torrente Sanchez, the former Chief of Naval...

Part I - Focusing the Fight on Counter-Radicalisation: Why NATO Must Protect Its Own

20th September, 2010

SACEUR, US Navy Admiral James Stavridis, has pointed out, rightly, that collective...

Unmanned aerial system goes down in Takhar

20th September, 2010

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: FOUO 2010-09-CA-182 2692 For Immediate...

US Marine Corps 'Cougar' Receives Extreme Armour Makeover

20th September, 2010

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Force Protection Industries Inc. with...

People's Republic of China Navy visit to Australia set to strengthen ‘Nation to Nation’ ties

20th September, 2010

Two ships from the Peoples Republic of China, the training ship Zhenghe and frigate...

Prince William becomes a fully-operational Search and Rescue pilot

17th September, 2010

17 Sep 10 Prince William has today graduated from his Search and Rescue training course...

Ministers may delay key decisions on Trident renewal

16th September, 2010

The renewal of Trident has major financial and political implications. The...

IN PICTURES: Battle of Britain Day

15th September, 2010

Today, 15 September 2010, marks the 70th anniversary of the day which saw the peak air...

US Forces Prepare 'Shock and Awe' Capabilities with Directed Energy Weapons

15th September, 2010

A host of next generation Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) have been unveiled by...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: UAVs Report for Border Patrol Duty

15th September, 2010

The question over whether unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer a wise investment as a...

Pakistan drone attack kills eight in North Waziristan

14th September, 2010

Eight militants died when missiles fired by a suspected US drone hit a house in...

Chinese 'Fighternomics': PLAAF Bid for Airborne Strike Fighter Supremacy Pays Dividends

13th September, 2010

China is believed to be working towards an advanced jet that could potentially match the...

RAF Leuchars welcomes the Typhoon

13th September, 2010

Number 6 Squadron, the first Typhoon fighter squadron in Scotland, officially stood up...

BAE Systems Awarded $41.7 Million Technology Maturation Contract for the U.S. Navy's Next Generation Jammer System

13th September, 2010

NASHUA, New Hampshire - BAE Systems was recently awarded a $41.7 million contract for...

Man and Machine Synergy: Erasing the Boundaries Between Soldiers and Equipment

13th September, 2010

Soldiers across Europe are placing increasing significance on modernisation systems that...

The Warfighter's Wrench: Maintaining Air Supremacy Through Superior Rotary Wing Maintenance

13th September, 2010

Lieutenant Commander Andrew Dunn, the repair manager for the 1710 Naval Air Squadron of...

RN divers swap wetsuits for body armour in Afghanistan

10th September, 2010

10 Sep 10 It's a long way from the murky waters of the Defence Diving School at...

HMAS Melbourne commences operations in the Gulf of Aden

8th September, 2010

The first of the newly upgraded Adelaide Class Guided Missile Frigates (FFG), HMAS...

Walking The Thin Blue Line: Protecting Friendly Forces in the Asymmetric Battlespace

8th September, 2010

Charles Sadowski Jr is a specialist on Combat Identification Systems. Having served in...

Royal Navy to use Merlin's magic to fight pirates

7th September, 2010

6 Sep 10 A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter squadron is deploying to the Horn of Africa and...

Boon or Curse? Royal New Zealand Navy Struggles to Make 'Otago' Operational

6th September, 2010

New Zealand’s new offshore patrol vessel has finally made its maiden voyage,...

UK Border Agency Director Says E-Borders Is Ready For London 2012 Olympics

6th September, 2010

Mr Tony Smith is a Senior Director with the UK Border Agency and the Senior Responsible...

US troops forced to help out Iraqis in Baghdad firefight

6th September, 2010

Published: 10:22AM BST 06 Sep 2010 Days after the US officially ended combat...

Three Essential Tools for Survival In the Field: Lessons From Inside an Afghan Prison

6th September, 2010

Successive waves of heat and dust rose off the desert floor and slowed our movement to a...

MTL Group Unveils Latest Armour Protection

3rd September, 2010

Armour plate processor MTL Group, will be showcasing their services in India and South...

American deaths in Afghanistan surpass highest annual record

3rd September, 2010

By the Telelgraph Foreign Staff Published: 9:23AM BST 01 Sep 2010 ...

Commando Helicopter Force get to grips with new gun

2nd September, 2010

Crews in the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) have got their hands on a new and improved...

'No Guts, No Glory': Indian Mechanised Forces Answer the Call for Modernising Armour Technologies

1st September, 2010

Defence IQ speaks with Colonel (Rtd) A K Sharma, former armour battalion commander, Dean...

General Petraeus: 'Learn and Adapt' Replaces 'Hearts and Minds' in Afghanistan's COIN strategy

1st September, 2010

General David Petraeus has provided NATO ISAF troops with his overview of how he expects...

MoD denies UK and France could share aircraft carriers

1st September, 2010

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Defence Secretary Liam Fox is to meet his...

Media Shoots Imagery at Afghan Detention Facility

31st August, 2010

Joint Task Force 435 PARWAN, Afghanistan, Aug. 30, 2010 – News media...

FAB holidays help bereaved Service families

30th August, 2010

27 Aug 10 Now in its second year, Families' Activity Breaks (FAB) are helping...

The US Air Force Warfighter: Perspectives on Joint Training and Simulation

27th August, 2010

Lt. Col. Daniel "Doc" Pepper, Commander of the 705th Combat Training Squadron...

Unmanned aerial system recovered in Wardak

27th August, 2010

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE 2010-08-CA-288 KABUL,...

Geospatial Intelligence: Analytical Skill Sets For Intelligence Operators

27th August, 2010

Geospatial Intelligence or, as it is more familiarly known, GIS, is a product of the...

Royal Navy's Most Powerful Submarine Gets Royal Approval

27th August, 2010

The UK’s most powerful attack submarine, HMS Astute , has been welcomed into the...

MOD Releases Latest UK Armed Forces Manning Figures

26th August, 2010

26 August 2010 Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 99.7 per...

UK Defence Sector Adds Weight to Armoured Vehicle Fleet

26th August, 2010

UK forces can expect to see a further expansion of their armoured vehicle contingent as...

Canadian Department of National Defence Plans Upgrade of Leopard 2 and LAV III Armoured Vehicles

25th August, 2010

London 24 August 2010 Canada is planning a midlife upgrade of the Leopard 2 and...

Axe To Fall On UK Troop Numbers

25th August, 2010

The UK Defence Secretary has indicated that the number of serving soldiers and officers...

Royal Navy wrecks discovered in the Baltic

25th August, 2010

The previously unlocated wrecks of light cruiser HMS Cassandra and Arabis-Class...

Get Your Armour On: Czech Army Preps for Future Armed Combat Vehicle Demands

25th August, 2010

Armoured Vehicles Europe 2010 Q&A with Lt. Col. Jaromir Maresh, Czech Army ...

Lose Weight and Stay Fit: US Army Aims For Leaner & Lighter Ground Combat Vehicles

25th August, 2010

Defence IQ hears from Ted Maciuba, Director of the US Army's Maneuver Center of...

Better eyes in the sky watching over our troops in Afghanistan

24th August, 2010

Troops in Afghanistan are being watched over by upgraded eyes in the sky, the MOD...

Major exercise sees UK and NATO forces refine land-air coordinationfor Afghanistan

23rd August, 2010

20 Aug 10 The British Army's largest land-air military exercise has recently taken...

The Role of the Submarine in Underwater Communication, Networking and Surveillance: a NATO Perspective

23rd August, 2010

Dr John Potter of the NATO Undersea Research Centre (NURC) speaks to Defence IQ about...

Lewis Hamilton Meets Mad Max: The Saga of Hi-tech Armoured Combat Vehicles

23rd August, 2010

Technology used by Formula One (F1) racing cars is being explored for its potential...

Iran unveils first bomber drone

23rd August, 2010

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (right) pulled away a sheet to reveal the...

Outside the Wire: Training US Army Combat Personnel in Counter-IED Tactics

20th August, 2010

LTC Jason Smallfield of the US Army Corps of Engineers speaks with Defence IQ at Counter...

Joint Helicopter Force keeps things moving in Afghanistan

20th August, 2010

19 Aug 10 Helicopters are crucial to the success of operations in Helmand, and, from...

From Northern Ireland to Afghanistan's Plains: the Legacy of British Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal

20th August, 2010

Defence Analyst, Dr Jim Storr, speaks with Defence IQ at Counter IEDs 2010 in London....

Counter-IED Strategy Receives Boost From Netherlands Army

20th August, 2010

Major Jan Boot, Counter-IED Task force, Netherlands Army, speaks with Defence IQ about...

Providing the Baseline for Understanding the IED Threat

20th August, 2010

Lt Col Lim Tong Hai of the Singapore Army speaks with Defence IQ at Counter IEDs 2010 in...

UAV makes emergency landing in Kunduz

19th August, 2010

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE 2010-08-CA-225 For Immediate Release ...

The Role of the Submarine in Underwater Communication, Networking and Surveillance: A NATO Perspective

18th August, 2010

Dr John Potter, Principal Scientist of the Systems Technology Department at the NATO...

Part 1 - SDSR & The Current State of The Royal Navy

18th August, 2010

Rear Admiral Terry Loughran (Rt’d) gives an overview of the current state of the...

Part III - Royal Navy Faces the Turning Tide of SDSR Cuts

18th August, 2010

Here, Rear Admiral Terry Loughran (Rt’d) is vividly frank about the...

'We Are Sea-blind': Former Ark Royal Commanding Officer Predicts the Fate of the Royal Navy

18th August, 2010

Former Flag Officer and Commanding Officer of HMS Ark Royal, Terry Loughran,...

Unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in Paktika province

18th August, 2010

2010-08-CA-203 For Immediate Release Unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in Paktika...

Piracy Storm Brews in West Africa: Gulf of Guinea Under Maritime Siege

18th August, 2010

While media headlines abound and the mass ongoing conventional naval campaign against...

Part II - SDSR Pits Royal Navy Against British Forces in the Fight for Funding

17th August, 2010

Rear Admiral Terry Loughran (Rt’d) talks about parochialism in the Royal...

Unmanned aerial vehicle crashed

17th August, 2010

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE 2010-08-CA-188 For Immediate Release...

What will the SDSR Mean for Armed Forces Procurement, Equipment and Manpower

17th August, 2010

This panel discussion explores an industry and academic perspective on the Strategic...

SDSR Series Chapter VI: Retention in the Armed Forces

17th August, 2010

In this final segment of our SDSR panel series, our experts talk about the misnomers of...

SDSR Series Chapter V: Ways to Reform Defence Procurement

17th August, 2010

In this chapter of our SDSR Series, our panel hashes over the inevitable revision of...

SDSR Series Chapter IV: Impact of Cuts on our Ability to Deploy Power

16th August, 2010

In this chapter of our SDSR Series, our panel addresses how defence budget economies of...

Petraeus hedges on US exit date from Afghanistan

16th August, 2010

The new commander of foreign forces in Afghanistan, Gen David Petraeus, says he will not...

Kicking the Tires Without Lighting the Fires: US Army Armored Cavalry Goes Green

15th August, 2010

The United States military has announced that efforts to provide its armoured vehicles...

Admiral Lord West: 'If Coalition called on me I would answer'

15th August, 2010

This segment of our exclusive interview with Admiral the Lord West of...

Admiral Lord West: Hackers Are Costing the UK Billions

15th August, 2010

Shown here is the next installment of our exclusive one-on-one with Admiral...

Meeting Future Engineering Requirements in an Evolving Operational Environment

15th August, 2010

Major General Bo Temple, Deputy Chief of Engineers at the US Army Corps of Engineers,...

SDSR Series Chapter II: Current State of 'Future Rapid Effects System' and 'Future Infantry Soldier Technology System'

15th August, 2010

Chapter II of our Strategic Defence and Security Review Panel Discussion Series...

Security Minister: European Union is Way Behind in Cyber Strategy

15th August, 2010

This segment continues our exclusive interview with Admiral the Lord West of...

SDSR Series Chapter I: Understanding SDSR in a Strategic Context

15th August, 2010

In this opening segment to our Panel Series on the Strategic Defence and Security...

Security Minister: Public Doesn't Understand Cyber Security Realities

15th August, 2010

This vignette is taken from our exclusive interview with Admiral the Lord West...

SDSR Series Chapter III: Defence and Homeland Security

15th August, 2010

In this segment of our SDSR Series Panel Discussion, we address the spectre of martial...

Coalition forces provide aid to flood victims in Kabul

15th August, 2010

2010-08-HC-174 For Immediate Release By MC1(SW) Kurt Riggs KABUL,...

Admiral Lord West: US Cyber Strategy Not a Good Fit For the UK

15th August, 2010

This interview vignette is taken from our exclusive interview with Admiral the Lord...

Admiral Lord West: Rules of Engagement and Infrastructure Vulnerabilities in Cyber Warfare

14th August, 2010

This segment of our interview with Admiral the Lord West of Spithead, former...

Former Security Minister Hints at UK Cyber Attack Capabilities

14th August, 2010

This segment of our interview with Admiral the Lord West of Spithead, former...

Admiral Lord West: The China Cyber Threat Comes Alive

13th August, 2010

This next segment is taken from our exclusive interview with Admiral the...

Dr Liam Fox outlines reform of the Ministry of Defence

13th August, 2010

13 Aug 10 Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has this morning announced the...

RAF test pilot on Lighting II

12th August, 2010

12 Aug 10 The radical F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is set to become the future...

European Banking Scandal Reveals Cyber Criminals On the Loose

11th August, 2010

The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a letter to all of its branches alerting them to...

Industrial Defence Sector Expresses Concerns for Future Spending

11th August, 2010

Seen here are commentaries from various private sector representatives on crucial...

HMS Astute: Relic or Revolution for the Royal Navy

11th August, 2010

It was the16th of February, 2010 when HMS Astute left Faslane, Scotland to initiate...

USAF Electronic Warfare: Taking Simulation to a New Level

11th August, 2010

Defence IQ is joined by Lt. Col. Anthony Buck, Commander of the US Air Force’s...

'Flying Robot' pilot helps find IEDs in Helmand

11th August, 2010

Lance Corporal Rob McInerney is currently working at the forefront of counter-IED...

Security Minister Warns of Cyber Terrorist Attacks: 'We Haven't Done Enough'

10th August, 2010

This exclusive interview features Admiral the Lord West of Spithead, former...

UNAMA calls for safety first, as civilian casualties rise by 14% in 2009

10th August, 2010

13 January 2010 - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today...

The Threat is Imminent: Admiral Lord West Talks About Cyber Terrorism in the UK

10th August, 2010

This full length, exclusive interview on cyber terrorism gets inside the mind...

Afghanistan Road Wars: Canadian Forces Write the Book on Armoured Vehicle Employment

9th August, 2010

LCol Alan Bolster of the Canadian DND talks to Defence IQ about the challenges,...

Flying the Unfriendly Skies: Close Air Support Sets the Tone for Tactical Superiority in Afghanistan

9th August, 2010

It is an art form as much as it is a science. The execution of close air support in...

New RAF units to provide force protection in Afghanistan

9th August, 2010

6 Aug 10 Two new RAF units have been recently formed to provide specialist force...

Defence IQ Announces New Strategic Partnership with Hawk ISM

4th August, 2010

London - 03 August 2010 Defence IQ and Hawk ISM today announced a new Strategic...

US Army Lays Down Tracks: Combat Vehicle Modernisation in a High Operational Tempo Climate

4th August, 2010

Defence IQ hears from Ted Maciuba, Acting Director of Mounted Requirements at the US...

Biometric Technologies Provide the Digital Fingerprint of the 21st Century

4th August, 2010

Broadly speaking, ‘biometrics’ refers to the measurable biological...

MOD responds to public's comments on Programme for Government

2nd August, 2010

30 Jul 10 The MOD has today published its response to comments made by the public on the...

HMS Sutherland Gives Royal Navy an 'Anti-Submarine Warfare Ring of Steel'

2nd August, 2010

In the foggy early summer waters of the Eastern Seaboard off North America, the Royal...

Piracy On the High Seas: The European Defence Agency Maps Out the Road Ahead

28th July, 2010

Vice Admiral Fernando del Pozo of the European Defence Agency addresses maritime...

Counter-Insurgency Star Wars: Geospatial Defence, Intelligence and Reconnaissance in Afghanistan

28th July, 2010

Geospatial systems hold many benefits for both the civilian and military communities,...

Carrier construction begins on the Mersey

28th July, 2010

27 Jul 10 The nationwide programme to build the Royal Navy's new Queen Elizabeth...

HMS Monmouth crew undergo maritime security training

26th July, 2010

Sailors from HMS Monmouth are currently training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall, learning...

E-borders Firm Axed Over Delays

23rd July, 2010

The firm in charge of the government's £750m e-borders programme has been axed...

Defence Minister Peter Luff is talking equipment

22nd July, 2010

22 Jul 10 For a minister with only a limited military background, the new Minister for...

Defence Secretary challenges industry to "think differently"

21st July, 2010

20 Jul 10 Defence Secretary Liam Fox said he is committed to ensuring that the UK has...

Mike Buchen: Opening Remarks to the IDGA 5th Annual Military Armor Protection Summit

20th July, 2010

Mike Buchen is the CEO of Skydex Technologies, which creates blast mitigating,...

Shedding light on mental health in the forces

20th July, 2010

19 Jul 10 Professor Simon Wessely, a casually-dressed professor based at King's...

Engineering High Performance Fibres To Save Lives

20th July, 2010

Dr. Kelechi Anyaogu speaks at the 5th Annual Military body armor Protection Summit...

How To Save a Life: Thermoplastic Polyurethane Use in Military Vehicles

20th July, 2010

Mike Griffin, Product Manager for Huntsman Corporation, discusses the importance of...

Cyber Warfare and Security: Ex-British SIS Reveals the Terror Risks

20th July, 2010

Nigel Inkster is from the International Institute for Strategic Studies and has...

US Marine Corps Warfighting Lab: Developing Infantry Combat Gear for the Future

20th July, 2010

Captain Justin Singleton, USMC, speaks at the 5th Annual Military Armor Protection...

Eyes From Above: Asia's Advances in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

20th July, 2010

Use of Geospatial Systems in Asia In recent years, the expanding need for improved...

Personal Body Armour Testing: Determining Failure Points

20th July, 2010

Featured in this video is Eric Dunn, president of HP White Laboratory, a leading US...

Hiding Behind the Cloud

19th July, 2010

Neil Fisher, vice president of global security solutions at Unisys warns that a cyber...

General Richards to take over as Chief of the Defence Staff

19th July, 2010

14 Jul 10 General Sir David Richards will take over from Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock...

Italy Paves the Way for New Amphibious Assault Vessels

19th July, 2010

The Italian navy has received the go-ahead to procure two 20,000-ton amphibious assault...

Deepwater Horizon's Influence on Contingency Planning

19th July, 2010

In an exclusive for ContingencyToday.com, the US Coast Guard's Lt. Cmdr. Chris...

Afghan Border Police seize more than 50 tons of ammonium nitrate

15th July, 2010

2010-07-GS-076 KABUL, Afghanistan (July 13) – Afghan Border Police seized...

A Global Surface-Based Air Defence Forecast: 2010 and Beyond

14th July, 2010

The forecasted gross value of the Surface-to-Air Missile (not to be confused with the...

Defence Community Consulted on SDSR

14th July, 2010

13 July 2010 Members of the defence community, both Service personnel and...

'Fix this, pilgrim!': US Air Force UCAV Maintenance Demands Over-the-Horizon Solutions

13th July, 2010

Lt. Col. John Primbs (Ret.) is a former UAS Flight Test Engineer for the USAF and...

Defence Secretary meets NATO Secretary General

13th July, 2010

Defence Secretary meets NATO Secretary General 13 Jul 10 Dr Liam Fox, Secretary...

Shadow Platoons and Unmanned Systems: The US Army Aviation Force Multiplier

13th July, 2010

Brigadier General Kelly Thomas, US Army, is the Deputy Commanding General, Assistant...

USAF Demonstrates the Groundbreaking Realities of Future Micro Air Vehicles

13th July, 2010

Micro Air Vehicles development and planning is a dynamic process for the US Air Force...

'Policy and Culture Are the Enemy': Why UAVs Are the Next Endangered Species

13th July, 2010

Colonel Jeffrey Turcotte, USAF, Chief Air and Weapons Division, Air Force Research...

Germany Considers Defence Cuts

12th July, 2010

The German government is taking measures to cut costs where possible in order to reduce...

Delivering Affordability and Capability for the Global Submarine Community

12th July, 2010

Discover more about the evolving mission profile of today's submarine, and learn...

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Applications in Civilian and Defence Sectors

8th July, 2010

In recent years, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have played increasingly significant...

The 7/7 Bombings Remembered

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I arrived in London three weeks after the fateful events of June 7, 2005. The city was...

British Military Conflicts Reviewed: The Nature of Conflict

7th July, 2010

The 2003 Defence White Paper, titled “Delivering Security in a Changing...

The Evolution of Submarine Operations and Requirements

6th July, 2010

The focus of underwater battlespace has shifted to issues outside the world of the...

France and Italy to Cut Defence Budgets

6th July, 2010

French media reports that a three-year cut of perhaps $5 billion is under consideration...

Troop Cut Could Be Part of Strategic Defence Review

2nd July, 2010

The number of Britain’s soldiers, sailors and airmen could be cut as part of the...

UK�s Scavenger ISTAR Requirement Revealed

2nd July, 2010

The U.K. MoD has recently launched its Scavenger ISTAR requirement with the aim of...

How Tactical Achievements in the Combat Environment Shape the Research Process for Unmanned Aerial Systems

1st July, 2010

David Brown is the Senior Aerospace Engineer, Air Vehicle Directorate, at the Air Force...

USAF Budget Savings Credited to UAV-Focused Spending

1st July, 2010

Colonel Dale Fridley, USAF, is the Director of the US Air Force's UAS Task Force,...

Back to the Future: MQ-X Brings UAVs Into the Conceptual Battlespace

1st July, 2010

Colonel Bruce Emig, USAF, is Chief of the Irregular Warfare Division, Headquarters Air...

A Bright New Future for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

1st July, 2010

Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence,...

Daniel Brookshier Speaks on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

1st July, 2010

Daniel Brookshier is a systems modeler and Chief Architect for No Magic, Inc. He speaks...

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: US Army UAV Imagery Gets High Tech Upgrades

1st July, 2010

Jan Moren is the Deputy Director for the Intelligence and Information Warfare...

Through the Eyes of a Machine: Joint Forces Panel Attacks Autonomy Debate in UAVs

1st July, 2010

This unique panel discussion features Colonel Dale Fridley, Director of USAF UAS Task...

UAVs and the Human Element: Why Army UAV Technology is Breaking Stereotypes

1st July, 2010

Glenn Rizzi is the Deputy Director of the US Army UAS Center of Excellence. In this...

New Generation Attack Submarine for Blue Water Operations

1st July, 2010

HMS Astute, the first submarine to be built in the UK since HMS Vengeance, which was...

The US Department of Defense's Role in Military Space Power

1st July, 2010

Dr. Peter Wegner, director of the Operationally Responsive Space Office under the US...

The Benefits, Challenges and Evolution of Unmanned Combat Vehicles

30th June, 2010

Wing Commander Chris Thirtle discusses the future direction of the use of UCAVs in the...

CAE Predicts UAV Training Trends

30th June, 2010

Speaking at the Defence IQ inaugural UAV Training and Simulation conference in London,...

Protecting Vehicles Against Mines and IEDs

29th June, 2010

With the on-set of asymmetric warfare, mines began to be laid not to create barriers to...

Tactics to Overcome Training Helicopter Challenges

29th June, 2010

Brian Armstrong, Research and Development Manager, Agusta Westland, gives a helicopter...

Czech Hard-kill Active Protection System (APS) for Armoured Vehicles

28th June, 2010

Details have emerged of a series of live trials of a new indigenously developed Czech...

A Look at NATO�s UAS Developments

28th June, 2010

Lt. Col. Frank Weisskirchen is a subject matter expert for NATO’s Joint Air Power...

Conflict Zones and Opinion Polls: The Challenges of Developing Info Ops Campaigns

25th June, 2010

Defence IQ talks to Claire Spencer, CEO of I to I Research and a specialist in...

Lessons from Trident

24th June, 2010

Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Ball, Head of Trident, London Metropolitan Police,...

Israel and Greece Share the Skies

24th June, 2010

Airspace above the waters of the Ionian and Aegean will see several days of a joint...

Combat Engineering Advances: Preparing Today�s Engineers for Tomorrow�s Missions

23rd June, 2010

Czech Army Chief Engineer Colonel Robert Bieleny provides an exclusive Czech Army...

Trends, Myths and Reality

23rd June, 2010

As our labs revealed record numbers for malware creation, and cyber criminals triumphed...

Upgraded UK Helicopters Touch Down in Afghanistan

23rd June, 2010

British troops in Afghanistan have welcomed the arrival of the first wave of Lynx Mk9A...

Anti-Submarine Warfare Applications of Maritime Patrol Aircraft

22nd June, 2010

Captain Michael Moran, Programme Manager, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, NAVAIR, US Navy,...

Joint Simulation & Training 2010: Graeme Duncan

22nd June, 2010

Defence IQ interviews Graeme Duncan, the CEO of Caspian Learning. Caspian Learning is...

Malaysia Signs New Defence Contracts

21st June, 2010

The Malaysian government signed defence contracts valued at MYR341.79 million...

Meeting Future Engineering Requirements in an Evolving Operational Environment

21st June, 2010

Major General Bo Temple, Deputy Chief of Engineers at the US Army Corps of Engineers,...

Developing Excellence in Explosive Ordnance Disposal

18th June, 2010

NATO's Centre of Excellence for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (CoE EOD) is charged...

UK MoD Looks to Re-start CVR(T) Production

17th June, 2010

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and BAE Systems are negotiating the re-started hull...

Interoperability, Robotic Common Control and Force Multiplication

16th June, 2010

AMREL Senior Architect for Robotic Applications, Mike Castillo, discusses the...

CIMIC Forges Growing Role in High-intensity Operations

16th June, 2010

Civil-Military Co-operation (CIMIC)support for high-intensity operations, stability...

Phantom Ray Prepares for Stealth Debut

15th June, 2010

The first unmanned aerial system to not require a remote pilot on the ground to guide...

Dave Hansen of JPO MRAP on the MATV

15th June, 2010

IEDs are the biggest cause of casualties and deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a quick...

Rethinking Information Activities, Counterinsurgency and Strategy in Afghanistan

15th June, 2010

Lieutenant Colonel Bruno Vanasse, Deputy Directory Psyops, Canadian Forces, discusses...

Strategic Defence & Security Review Decisions Analysed

14th June, 2010

London 14 June 2010 : Chris Granville-White, Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham KCB and...

Military Vehicle Maintenance Proves Challenge in Afghanistan

14th June, 2010

At the beginning of October, the first Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All...

New VTD Lab to Advance Vehicle System Design

14th June, 2010

A new US Vehicle Technology Directorate (VTD) laboratory facility is being developed to...

Joint Training and Simulation to Prevent Casualties in Afghanistan

11th June, 2010

When entering the theatre of war it is essential that personnel have received the...

Progress Continues Towards New Tactical Vehicle

11th June, 2010

A New Family of MVs to Replace Humvee A program to develop a new family of light...

Commander of United States Air Force Central Command to Discuss Integrated Air Defence Strategies at the 2nd Annual Air & Missile Defence Summit

11th June, 2010

We are pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Mike Hostage, Commander, United...

The Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR): A Brave New World for UK Defence and Security

10th June, 2010

The Coalition Government's spearheading of the Strategic Defence & Security...

No Cuts in UK Defence Budget for a Year

10th June, 2010

William Hague, the newly appointed UK foreign secretary, confirmed that the Conservative...

Technological Developments and Strategies in Vehicle Maintenance

10th June, 2010

Interview with Paul Pointer, Turrets and Weapon Systems Specialist at the MoD Combat...

The Future of Army Heavy Vehicles

10th June, 2010

In order to ensure mission success in OIF/OEF, you must have Army heavy vehicles....

Today�s Challenges in Equipment Maintenance and Supply

9th June, 2010

Jeff Hook, Co-ordinator of NATO's Land Combat Vehicle Repair Programme, provides an...

Artillery Systems for Combat Warfare in Asia

9th June, 2010

For many years artillery has formed an integral part of combat warfare in situations...

European Union and Cyber Security: State of Play, Challenges and the Way Ahead

8th June, 2010

Rein Tammsaar, Policy Advisor, General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union,...

When PR Becomes Propaganda

8th June, 2010

Matt Armstrong is a strategist who addresses the landscape of US public diplomacy and...

Information Operations in Afghanistan: Why They Are a Necessity

8th June, 2010

Dr. Philip Taylor is professor of international communications in the Institute of...

Eastern European Countries Investing in Military Equipment

7th June, 2010

In recent years the focus on armoured vehicles has centred around their use within...

Expeditionary Naval Mine Warfare: Integrating One-Shot Capability on Mine Hunting Remotely Operated Vehicle

4th June, 2010

Carl-Marcus Remen, Marketing and Sales Manager, Navy Lieutenant (Ret.) Royal Swedish...

Maj. Kirk Soroka, Canadian Forces, on Close Air Support

4th June, 2010

Major Kirk Soroka, Commanding Officer for the Canadian Air Force’s Tactical...

US Navy Air-Launched Weapon Plans Revealed

3rd June, 2010

Speaking at the Defence IQ inaugural Small Precision Weapons conference in London in...

IEDs Should be the Focus of the Strategic Defence and Security Review

3rd June, 2010

In light of the recent appointment of Liam Fox as Defence Secretary and the Strategic...

French Navy to Discuss "Hermes"

2nd June, 2010

The French Navy is discussing with DCNS the possibility of an unsolicited loan of a...

Dr. Bill Powers, USMC Warfighting Lab, on UCAVs

2nd June, 2010

Dr. Earl William Powers, Research Fellow for the US Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, joins...

Will TLCM Help Slash the UK�s �140bn Budget Deficit?

28th May, 2010

A political power shift in the UK from Labour to a Conservative/Liberal Democrat...

Crisis and Disaster Management

28th May, 2010

When disaster strikes, a fast and effective response can save lives. Emergency...

Interview with Chris Pitt on Electronic Warfare Developments

28th May, 2010

What are the likely future trends in EW self protection? IR self protection has seen...

Super Hornet Fighter Family MYP-III: 2010-2013 Contracts

27th May, 2010

HASC pushes MYP; FY 2010 ancillary contracts filled out. (May 21/10) The US Navy flies...

Sea Avenger UCAV Revealed by General Atomics

27th May, 2010

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is offering a carrier-based version of its...

TLCM: The Cornerstone of the UK Defence Industrial Strategy with Arthur Griffiths

27th May, 2010

Arthur Griffiths outlines why TLCM is so important to MoD spending plans and what...

What�s your Robotic OCU IQ?

27th May, 2010

The days of treating the Operating Control Unit (OCU) as an afterthought to the...

CIA, US Military Step Up Cyber Space Security Strategies

26th May, 2010

Cyber space security is becoming an increasingly big issue among the major world powers,...

Focusing on Training Multi-role Supervision and Simulators

26th May, 2010

In this presentation Rick Peacock Edwards talks about stealth. Right now the threat can...

EADS and Boeing Battle for USAF Tanker Deal

26th May, 2010

Airbus parent EADS and Boeing are preparing to do battle over the US Air Force’s...

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26th May, 2010

In this presentation Rick Peacock Edwards discusses the air space and stresses the...

Singapore Port Terror Attack Could Be Worse than Lehman�s Collapse

25th May, 2010

Anthony Davis, author of the bestselling book Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation...

Setting Paramaters for Through Life Support with Mel Scott

25th May, 2010

Mel Scott, Programme Systems Manager at QinetiQ, discusses how the defence industry is...

Capabilities Needed in an Important Weapons System

24th May, 2010

Is there going to be a balance between manned and unmanned weapons? In this video, Rick...

An Interview with Andy Oppenheimer, CBRNE Specialist

24th May, 2010

Andy Oppenheimer is an independent UK-based specialist in CBRNE (chemical, biological,...

Air Capability: What Other Nations Are Doing

21st May, 2010

Rick Peacock Edwards takes a look at which F-16 nations have taken an interest in the...

Do We Need a Top-end Air Superiority Capability

21st May, 2010

There hasn’t been a serious air threat. So is there a need for top-end air...

Typhoon Deal with Oman Gets Closer

21st May, 2010

An order from Oman for Typhoon fighters has taken a step closer, following a statement...

Who is Liam Fox?

20th May, 2010

With the installation of the new UK coalition government, the UK Ministry of Defence...

3D Simulation for Military Training: Graeme Duncan of Caspian Learning Talks to Defence IQ

19th May, 2010

Defence IQ talks to Graeme Duncan, the CEO of Caspian Learning, which has developed...

Economic Woes Bring TCLM to the Fore in Defence Procurement

19th May, 2010

With the latest economic forecasts from the European commission putting the UK's...

UK Space Agency Cleared for Launch

19th May, 2010

The UK has inaugurated its official Space Agency (UKSA) to replace the British National...

UAVs Becoming Big Business in Defence Industry

18th May, 2010

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become big business recently and the UK is fast...

Multinational Training to Improve Coalition Air Crew Performance: Exercise Maple Flag

18th May, 2010

In this presentation Colonel D.L.R. Wheeler, Wing Commander, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canadian...

Hybrid Engine Technology in UAVs with Jean Koster

17th May, 2010

Jean Koster, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado,...

F-15C May Become Electronic Warfare Platform

17th May, 2010

The U.S. Air National Guard (ANG) is considering modifying some of its F-15C fighters to...

Improving Disaster Management and Crisis Response in Africa

17th May, 2010

The earthquakes in Chinghai and Haiti recently have highlighted the potentially...

Defence Review to Start Immediately

17th May, 2010

The Defence Secretary, Liam Fox has issued the following message to all...

Criminal Jamming of GPS

13th May, 2010

Much of the infrastructure we take for granted uses signals from the Global Positioning...

Personal Integrity: Its Risks and Consequences

12th May, 2010

Peter Drucker felt that personal integrity had to be a part of everything that a manager...

Simon Bergman, Director, Information Options outlines Critical Lessons from Information Operations

11th May, 2010

Simon Bergman, Director, Information Options, Outlines Critical Lessons from Information...

UAV/UAS 25-Year Roadmap with Col. Chris Carlile

11th May, 2010

Col. Christopher Carlile, Director of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center for...

Top Five Things Your Battlefield Robot is Trying to Tell You

11th May, 2010

Observers frequently comment how soldiers personalized their robots. Robots are given...

European Defence Agency Outlines New Helicopter Initiatives

10th May, 2010

Speaking at the 9th Annual International Military Helicopter Conference in London, last...

Exploring CIMIC: Impact of Stability Operation in Afghanistan

7th May, 2010

In this presentation, Simon Bergman discusses how we can achieve success in Afghanistan....

New Media and Its Impact on Modern Warfare: Part 1

7th May, 2010

How does new media have an impact on modern warfare? The challenge about the way...

New Media and Its Impact on Modern Warfare: Part 2

7th May, 2010

How do you control something that by nature is user generated and pervasive? Whenever we...

Defining Information Operations

7th May, 2010

Simon Bergman explains that there are many definitions for the term “information...

Critical Lessons We're Learning from Operations So Far

7th May, 2010

There is a lot we have learned in the last 10 years about information operations. One of...

Predator Passes 1 Million Flight Hours

6th May, 2010

On the 6th April, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) announced that its...

Military Space and Satellite Systems with Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting

6th May, 2010

Sir Martin Sweeting, director of the Surrey Space Centre and founder and CEO of Surrey...

UK Space Agency Cleared for Launch

5th May, 2010

The UK has inaugurated its official Space Agency (UKSA) to replace the British National...

UK Govt Updates CBRN Strategy to Reduce Security Risk

4th May, 2010

London is gearing up for the Olympics, with work being undertaken to build...

CIMIC and Reconstruction with Col. Mike McCoy

4th May, 2010

Col. Mike McCoy (Rtd) of the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) talks to us about...

Family Helping Family With PTSD

4th May, 2010

I knew something was wrong with me, but I didn’t know what. And I didn’t...

10 Reasons to Join the Armed Forces

3rd May, 2010

Thinking about joining? Here are 10 reasons why the Military could make a good career....

UK Agrees on Defence Contracts Before Election Campaign Starts

30th April, 2010

Prior to the announcement of the general election on the 6th April, the British...

The Importance of Vehicle Maintenance: An Interview with Retired Maj. Gen. Anukul Changra

29th April, 2010

Military vehicles are constantly faced with challenging environments and extreme...

Podcast with Chris Foss, Editor, Jane's Armour and Artillery

29th April, 2010

There is a growing trend towards precision effects in artillery and the guided MLRS has...

Maritime Border Security

29th April, 2010

Dimokritos Tziritis, Research Officer, Research and Development Unit, Frontex, discusses...

The Indian Navy into the 21st Century: Our Lessons in Naval Construction Repair and Refit

29th April, 2010

In this presentation, Retired Commodore Seshadri Vasan, Head, Strategy and Secuirty,...

RAF Multi-Engine Flying Training

29th April, 2010

In this presentation, Group Captain Nigel Wharmby, OC 3FTS and Station Commander, RAF...

Is 99.999% Operational Availability Practical for Electronic Warfare Systems?

29th April, 2010

James Young, Acquisition and Life Cycle Logistics Manager, Naval Surface Warfare Centre...

UAV Training and Simulation: USAF and RAF

28th April, 2010

Defence IQ interviews two experts on UAV training and simulation. Robert Englehart is...

DoD Information Operations Under Review

27th April, 2010

US Department of Defense (DoD) Information operations and their role in modern warfare...

Evolving Combat Engineer Procurements

27th April, 2010

John Hegle, Senior Technical Advisor, US Army Manoeuvre Support Centre, provides key...

Information Operations with Matt Armstrong

27th April, 2010

Matt Armstrong is a strategist in the field of information operations, diplomacy and...

US Air Force Seeks Cyber Security in a Cloud

26th April, 2010

The effects of the global economic downturn, including shrinking tax revenues and budget...

US Military Boosts Counter-IED Measures for Afghanistan Forces

23rd April, 2010

The threat posed to Afghanistan forces by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is...

US and UK Move Forward with Military Space Systems

22nd April, 2010

Both the United States and the UK have been working to improve communications and...

Malaysia Seeks New Fighters, AEW and Maritime Patrol Aircraft

22nd April, 2010

Malaysia has released requests for information (RFIs) for up to 40 new fighters and two...

Mechanism Study of Ballistic Impact and Engineering of Lightweight Body Armour with Improved Performance

21st April, 2010

In this presentation, Dr. Xiaogang Chen, Senior Lecturer in Technical Textiles at the...

UAVs 'Changing the Face of Warfare'

21st April, 2010

No other weapon has changed the way the US military wages war in recent years like the...

Introduction of SDR Tactical Communications Drives New Management Tools Concepts

21st April, 2010

In this presentation, Gregoire Guibe, FlexNet Product Line Manager, Thales Land and...

Security in the Hospitality Industry

20th April, 2010

Defence IQ interviews Maj. Gen. Vinay Bhatnagar, an expert on corporate security, who...

Military Robotics 2010 with Dr. Peter Sapaty

20th April, 2010

Dr. Peter S. Sapaty, Chief Research Scientist and Director of Distributed Simulation at...

Archer Order Signed During Future Artillery Conference

20th April, 2010

A contract was signed on the 26th March for the Archer self-propelled 155mm field...

DefenceIQ.com Forms Strategic Partnership with ContingencyToday.com

20th April, 2010

London 19h April 2010: DefenceIQ.com, the leading online resource for strategic military...

Fundamentals of Network-Centric Warfare

19th April, 2010

Fred Stein, Distinguished Principal Engineer, MITRE, describes some of the important...

Middle Eastern Militaries Meet to Discuss Regional Air Defence Strategies

16th April, 2010

As demand for air defence grows in the region, Middle Eastern delegations and senior...

Tim Mahon on UAVs

15th April, 2010

The major trends in UAS development in the short-term will include a switch to real...

The Alternative Canadian Navy of 2030

15th April, 2010

(This article represents a speculative interpretation on an alternative shape of the...

Combat Engineering: A View from the Frontline

14th April, 2010

Captain Jonathan Pan, Economic Development Officer, Task Force Stryker, US Army, answers...

Naval Maintenance Defence Contracts Support Military and Jobs

13th April, 2010

When it comes to naval maintenance and repairing naval craft, defence contracts with...

The War in Afghanistan

12th April, 2010

In this interview, General John Kiszely discusses IEDs and their effect on IAVs. He...

Future Conflict with Armoured Vehicles

12th April, 2010

What are the issues involved with design and manufacturing armoured vehicles ? General...

What's New for Next Year's International Armoured Vehicles Conference?

12th April, 2010

General John Kiszely believes the next hot topic at the next international armoured...

Armoured Vehicles issues for Coalition Forces in Afghanistan with Sir John Kiszely

12th April, 2010

What apart from protection and survivability are the main armoured vehicles issues for...

2010 International Amoured Vehicles Conference Retrospective

12th April, 2010

In this media presentation, retired General John Kiszely, who was chairman of the...

An Overview of the Current IED Situation

9th April, 2010

Chris Hunter provides an overview on improvised explosive devices. While 10...

Strategy for Countering IEDs

9th April, 2010

IED attacks have a huge affect on the morale on troops and send a strong political...

UK Military Air Traffic Control Service Teaming Agreements Announced

9th April, 2010

Raytheon has joined with Serco to bid for the Joint Military Air Traffic Services...

Watchkeeper UAV Nears Service-Entry with British Army

8th April, 2010

The Watchkeeper Tactical UAV for the British Army will start UK trials after Easter this...

UAV Training and Simulation: USAF and RAF Discussion

8th April, 2010

Wing Commander John Clarke of the 22 Training Group at Britain's Royal Air Force,...

Enabling Faster Responses to Security Risks

8th April, 2010

Brian Connor, CSO of Genpact, describes methods to provide corporate security, focusing...

Future Artillery Trends

7th April, 2010

At Future Artillery 2010 , a conference hosted by DefenceIQ , Mike Ross, Director of...

Military Helicopters: �The Brightest Spot in the Entire Aerospace Business"

7th April, 2010

According to the head of analysis at the Teal Group, Richard Aboulafia:...

ASTOR Mid-Life Upgrade Planned

6th April, 2010

The ASTOR-equipped Sentinel R.Mk.1 aircraft of the RAF’s 5 (AC) squadron are...

Assessing Risk with Microsoft: An Interview with Sanjay Bahl

6th April, 2010

When customers dictate how your company develops its technology, together you...

Military Helicopter with Col. Keith Robinson

6th April, 2010

Colonel Keith Robinson, Project Manager for the US Army's Armed Scout Helicopter,...

What You Need to Know About Network-Centric Warfare: An Interview with Dr. Gil ad Ariely

2nd April, 2010

Network-centric warfare has drawn growing attention in the last decade. We asked Dr. Gil...

IPOA Director: Critics of Private Contractors �Don�t Understand What the Industry Does�

2nd April, 2010

Senior stability operations figure believes that contractors must endeavour to educate...

CIMIC and Reconstruction with J.J. Messner, IPOA

2nd April, 2010

J.J. Messner is Director of IPOA–the Association of the Stability Operations...

Responding to Security Threats: An Interview with Col. Trinayan Saikia, Security & Safety, DLF

2nd April, 2010

Terrorists are increasingly targeted large corporations. In order to ensure corporate...

Aircraft Upgrades: Notes from Air Surveillance and Reconnaissance

1st April, 2010

Currently, there are many upgrades in aircraft of note. Initial Operational Capability...

Demand for Military Helicopters Rising

1st April, 2010

Demand for military helicopters seems to be on the increase at the moment, with aerial...

Close Air Support Emphasized in Afghanistan Military Operations

1st April, 2010

The nature of Afghanistan military operations is placing increasing emphasis on close...

UK Govt Calls for Coordinated Cyber Security Efforts

31st March, 2010

Cyber security remains a top priority both from a government and military perspective,...

A Look at the New Radar Systems from ThalesRaytheon Systems

31st March, 2010

Randell Richmond from Thales Raytheon Systems provides a look at some of the radar...

Chris Nagle on Future Artillery

31st March, 2010

Chris Nagle, the international marketing manager at L-3 Fuzing & Ordnance systems,...

Col. Johnson on Future Artillery

31st March, 2010

In this video Col. Anthony Johnson from the US Marine Corps reflects on speaking at the...

Lt. Col. Mendes Dias on Target Acquisition

31st March, 2010

In this video Lt. Col. Mendes Dias of the Portuguese Army gives a brief review on what...

Col. David Marshall from the Canadian Forces on Future Artillery

31st March, 2010

Col. David Marshall, Director of Artillery from the Canadian Forces, discusses one...

Military Robotics: Interview with Brig. Gen. Robert Dyess

31st March, 2010

Brigadier General Robert M. Dyess, Jr. joins us ahead of his involvement at the London...

How Does The Future Shape Up For Army Tactical Vehicles?

31st March, 2010

The future of tactical vehicles remains unclear at the moment. In February, the US Army...

Lt. Col. Fort on Weaponry

31st March, 2010

Lt. Col. Oliver Fort of the French Army discusses his presentation at IQPC’s...

Terrorist Attacks on Corporations: An Interview with Dinesh Pillai on Corporate Security

31st March, 2010

Because of terrorist threats, kidnapping and IPR theft, corporate security is becoming...

Security in the Middle East: An International Issue

31st March, 2010

The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one that has been addressed by many world...

TagMaster Presents the New XT Series UHF Reader and ID-tags at Intertraffic

29th March, 2010

TagMaster presents the new XT series UHF reader and ID-tags at Intertraffic Stockholm,...

Civilian Surge in Afghanistan Could Be Future Model for Post-War Reconstruction Efforts

26th March, 2010

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the Secretary General of NATO, argues that "successful...

Podcast with Elfan AP Rees, Editor, 'Helicopter International,' on Military Helicopters

26th March, 2010

The UK Government has developed a new rotary-wing concept, which consolidates the forces...

UK MoD Migrating E&AM System to GOLDesp

25th March, 2010

UK MoD Migrating E&AM System to GOLD esp Yeovil, UK – March 24, 2010 –...

ASCOD2 Recommended for FRES-SV Requirement

25th March, 2010

According to the Sunday Times , the UK Treasury has insisted that the GDUK ASCOD2...

Securing our Critical National Infrastructure

25th March, 2010

With global security an ever present concern, the protection of critical national...

Maintaining the US Navy

24th March, 2010

Rear Admiral Joseph Campbell, Deputy Director, Logistics, Maintenance and Industrial...

Evolving Chinese Fighter Projects

24th March, 2010

Follow along with Richard Fisher, Senior Research Fellow, International Assessment and...

Key Capabilities for the Future Fighter: F-35 Lightning II

24th March, 2010

Susan Kiehl, Director, F-35 International Business Development, Lockheed Martin, speaks...

General Dynamics Wins FRES contract

24th March, 2010

General Dynamics Wins FRES contract General Dynamics UK has won the competition to...

The Challenges in Maintenance of the Royal Netherlands Naval Fleet

24th March, 2010

Commodore AJ de Waard, General Director of the Royal Netherlands Naval Maintenance,...

Captain Dilshan Wasage on Unmanned Air Systems Asia

23rd March, 2010

Group Captain Dilshan Wasage speaks exclusively to Defence IQ on the challenges, impact...

Will They Do a Better Job Than Humans?: Entering the Age of Robot Wars

23rd March, 2010

A future dominated by robo-soldiers might seem like a faraway fantasy, but thousands of...

Chief Information Security Officer Vishal Salvi on Corporate Security in India

23rd March, 2010

Who better to understand the security threat to coporations than a Chief Information...

Geospatial Discussion with Pat Tyrrell

22nd March, 2010

Listen to this exclusive podcast from IQPC’s Defence series with Commodore Pat...

Examining Partnering within the CVF Project

22nd March, 2010

In this presentation Rear Admiral Robert Love, Team Leader, CVF IPT, DE&S, UK MoD,...

Protecting Our Seas: Commodore R.S. Vasan, (Retd), Outlines the Threats to the Middle East Shipping Industry

22nd March, 2010

With the constant threat of pirates and terrorists, the shipping industry in the...

A Study in Partnering: EasyJet and Applications for the Defence Sector

22nd March, 2010

Squadron Leader Alan Sadler, Officer Commanding, Engineering Maintenance Squadron, Royal...

Ground Combat Vehicle RFP

19th March, 2010

It has only been days since the official release of the final request for proposal (RFP)...

Partnering with Comtech Mobile Data Corporation, Thuraya Develops Marine-Grade High Speed Broadband Solution

19th March, 2010

Partnering with Comtech Mobile Data Corporation, Thuraya Develops Marine-Grade High...

Military Flight Training

19th March, 2010

UAV Pilot and Operator Training Until very recently, UAV pilots and mission operators...

UAV Sector to Grow on Back of the War on Terror

18th March, 2010

If Forecast International’s Senior Unmanned Systems AnalystLarry Dickerson is to...

Application of Commercial Practice into the Naval Procurement Process

18th March, 2010

Bob Simpson, who spoke at Naval Construction Repair and Refit 2009, discusses the...

Oman Air Commodore to Open Middle East Air Power Event

18th March, 2010

Oman Air Commodore to Open Middle East Air Power Event MUSCAT, OMAN – 2nd March...

Advances in the Preliminary Design of Warships

18th March, 2010

In this presentation, David Andrews, professor of engineering design, who spoke at Naval...

Pilot Training and UAVs

17th March, 2010

Defence consultant and retired RAF Group Captain Chris Granville-White and retired RAF...

Thuraya Launches �Comms on the Move� at Satellite 2010

17th March, 2010

Thuraya Launches “Comms on the Move�? at Satellite 2010 Abu Dhabi , 17...

How to Obtain Corporate Security in India: An Interview with G.S. Baveja

16th March, 2010

Currently, one of the priorities in India is corporate security against terrorist...

New RAF UAS Operator Training Trial Revealed

16th March, 2010

At the Defence IQ Military Flight Training Conference in February, Squadron Leader Tony...

Corporate Security in India: An Interview with Yaniv Stern of Level Five

16th March, 2010

Corporate security is a major issue currently facing companies in India. It is crucial...

Future Naval Plans and Requirements with Captain Harry Harsch

12th March, 2010

Captain Harry Harsch, Canadian Defence Attaché and Naval Adviser based in the UK,...

EADS Agrees Deal with A400M Partners

11th March, 2010

EADS announced on the 5th March that its customer nations on the troubled A400M...

British Naval Chief Demands Investment for Future Defence

11th March, 2010

The most senior serving officer in the British Royal Navy has insisted that Maritime...

F-35 Program on Schedule to Enhance US Combat Power

11th March, 2010

The US Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, has emphasised the importance of the joint...

Royal Australian Navy Combat Helicopter Competition

11th March, 2010

The Royal Australian Navy requires 24 Naval Combat Helicopters and is to hold a...

Companies Make Major Steps Forward in UAV Innovation

10th March, 2010

The market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) continues to grow, with military leaders...

Dr. John Bard Talks Software Defined Radio and What's Next for the DoD

10th March, 2010

Software Defined Radio has become an ever-increasing hot topic within the military...

Question and Answer: Peter S. Sapaty, Director of Distributed Simulation, Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences

8th March, 2010

Peter Sapaty, Director of Distributed Simulation, Ukrainian National Academy of...

The Forces Awakening to the Need for Cyber Security

5th March, 2010

Ian J. West, head of the Technical Centre at the NATO Computer Incident Response...

Airborne Laser Hits Target But Future Still in Doubt

4th March, 2010

The Airborne Laser Testbed (ALTB) successfully destroyed a ballistic missile off the...

Security Companies Cash in on Anti-Piracy Operations

2nd March, 2010

Piracy has become an increasing problem in recent years, with attacks up by almost 40...

Cost of Piracy Escalating Despite Navy Surveillance Efforts

2nd March, 2010

A group of eight suspected pirates were apprehended after the US Navy foiled an attack...

Sensitech's Role in the Military Logistics and Supply Chain

1st March, 2010

Militaries have to work in a wide variety of climate and temperature, often extreme cold...

New Plan Revealed for Advanced European Jet Pilot Training Programme

1st March, 2010

Speaking at the 9th Annual Defence IQ Military Flight Training (MFT) Conference, Colonel...

What's Next For Tactical Vehicles After Humvee Retires?

25th February, 2010

After nearly 30 years of service for the US Army, the reign of the High Mobility...

Colonel Thomas Byrge, Commander, 3rd Combat Communications Group, USAF

24th February, 2010

Col. Thomas Byrge, Commander of the 3rd Combat Communications Group, USAF, joins us to...

The Russian/Georgian Cyber War

24th February, 2010

John Bumgarner, Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Cyber Consequences Unit, discusses...

Vulnerability�Risks of�Personal�Information�Online

24th February, 2010

Amit Yoran, CEO of Netwitness Corp. and former Director of Cyber Security at the...

Operation Moshtarak

24th February, 2010

Operation Moshtarak has commenced in Afghanistan. With about 15,000 soldiers taking...

Obama's Efforts to Tackle the Growing Issue of Cyber Security

24th February, 2010

Dan Kuehl, Professor of Information Resources Management College, National Defense...

Data Encryption of the Lynx Wildcat

23rd February, 2010

Pete Cubbin, Business Development Manager, Stonewood Development discusses at the...

UK Military Spending Must Be 'Rebalanced'

23rd February, 2010

The issue of military spending in the UK was once again brought into focus at the...

Bangladesh Wants Fighters and MPAs

19th February, 2010

Bangladesh has a requirement to buy a squadron of new fighters and has also resumed...

BAE Pushing Interim Airlift Solution

19th February, 2010

BAE Systems is offering its out-of-production regional aircraft as a bridging solution...

Biometrics Technology Boosts Military Intelligence

16th February, 2010

Iris recognition and palm print identification may seem like a preserve of sci-fi...

A400M Gets New Funding Plan

16th February, 2010

A loan package valued at up to EUR1.5 billion (US$2 billion) from the French, German and...

PTSD Rates Higher Amongst Those in Multiple Deployments

11th February, 2010

A study carried out by the American Journal for Public Health has found that soldiers...

Unmanned Air Systems: Multiply, Observe, Attack!

11th February, 2010

Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), also refered to as Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), have been an...

Future Artillery with Kevin Byrnes

9th February, 2010

Kevin Byrnes, former four-star General of the US Army, and Vice President of defense and...

Defence Green Paper and Armed Forces Merger Discussion

9th February, 2010

Last week Sir Jock Stirrup, Chief of the Defence Staff, implied that the RAF might be...

Mitigation of Blunt Trauma for Dismounted Close Combat Helmets

8th February, 2010

Danny Crossman describes mitigation of blunt trauma for dismounted close combat helmets....

Operator Perspective: The Eurofighter Typhoon

8th February, 2010

Andreas Schick discusses the Eurofighter Typhoon from the operator's perspective....

Integrated Sensor and Weapons Systems for the Future Multi-Role Fighter

8th February, 2010

Dave Goold discusses integrated sensor and weapons systems for the future multi-role...

Beyond Line of Sight Communication for Networked SDR

8th February, 2010

In this presentation, Tim Snodgrass looks beyond line of sight communication for...

Italian SDR Programme

8th February, 2010

Luigi Marinoni discusses the Italian SDR operational requirements and developments,...

Australian Defence Advances Data Link Capabilities

5th February, 2010

Australia’s Network Centric Command and Control System (NC3S), termed Project...

Battlefield Healthcare with Steven Jeffery

4th February, 2010

Lt. Col. Steven Jeffery of the Royal Army Medical Corps and Consultant Plastic Surgeon...

Navy Boosts Fleet With Major Military Spending

4th February, 2010

Aircraft carriers and warships have been two of the main areas of focus for military...

MoD Aims to Maximise Military Spending With Training Integration

4th February, 2010

Strategies for reducing military spending have been a key consideration in recent months...

US Demand for UAVs Rising Due to 'Unprecedented Capability'

3rd February, 2010

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are bringing "unprecedented" intelligence,...

Military Spending Boosts Lifespan of Vital Aircraft

3rd February, 2010

A significant proportion of military spending has been allocated to the RAF in recent...

Borderpol Calls for Internationally Shared Watch List

3rd February, 2010

Borderpol slams politicians and government officials: “Eight years after 9/11 we...

India Set to Reopen Tanker Contest

3rd February, 2010

India’s defence ministry has issued a fresh request for information linked to its...

TagMaster Wins Access Project for the Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi, India

3rd February, 2010

Kista, Stockholm. 01 February 2010 - TagMaster, the leading producer of advanced RFID...

Defence IQ�s 8th Annual International Armoured Vehicles Conference Commenced

3rd February, 2010

Defence IQ’s 8th Annual International armoured vehicles conference commenced with...

Stonewood selected by General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited to protect sensitive mission data and intelligence for AgustaWestland Lynx Wildcat helic

3rd February, 2010

Stonewood selected by General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited to protect sensitive...

Stonewood Selected by General Dynamics United Kingdom

3rd February, 2010

Stonewood Selected by General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited to Protect Sensitive...

Littoral Ship Defence 2010 with Joseph Bell

2nd February, 2010

Commander Joseph Bell, Section Head of the littoral combat ship programme at the...

Protection Developments for the Finnish Warrior Programme

1st February, 2010

In this presentation Tapio Saarelainen discusses protection developments for the Finnish...

Europe�s Talarion UAV Programme

1st February, 2010

Europe’s new Talarion UAV has emerged from the cancelled EuroMALE programme and...

Discussion with Mike Gething on Military Sensors

29th January, 2010

An interview with Mike Gething, who speaks on the topic of military sensors....

High Performance Fibre from Carbon Nanotubes for Armour Applications

29th January, 2010

Dr. Alan Windle of Cambridge Unviersity discusses high performance fibre from carbon...

Infantry Combat Equipment: Lightening the Load

29th January, 2010

Major Chi Park of the US Marine Corps discusses lightening the load of combat equipment...

UAVs' Cost-Effectiveness is Compelling Argument

28th January, 2010

The cost-effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is making them an increasingly...

MoD Boosts Military Helicopter Fleet by 40 Percent

26th January, 2010

Last month's announcement from the British government that it would be adding to its...

A400M Future Still in the Balance

26th January, 2010

The future of the Airbus Military A400M transport aircraft programme remains in doubt,...

Indonesia to Upgrade Air Force

26th January, 2010

Indonesia’s air force plans to issue a new request for funds to launch a...

UK MoD Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) Decision Expected in Early 2010

21st January, 2010

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) expects to announce the winner of the Warrior...

US President Obama Approves $636bn Defence Budget

20th January, 2010

For ground forces, the budget provides US$6.3 billion for the mine-resistant...

X-51A WaveRider First Flight Delayed due to Lack of B-52 Carrier

20th January, 2010

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has delayed the first flight of the Boeing...

RAF Selects Rivet Joint to Replace Nimrod R.1s

20th January, 2010

The Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint electronic intelligence-gathering aircraft has been...

USAF Wants New Helicopters to Replace 62 Bell UH-1Ns

19th January, 2010

The US Air Force wants to start replacing 62 Vietnam-era Bell UH-1Ns with up to 93 new...

Tactical Data Links with Col. Wayne Stilwell

19th January, 2010

Col. Wayne Stilwell, Chief of Simulation, Modelling and C4 at NATO’s Supreme...

International Armoured Vehicles with Gen. William Scott Wallace

15th January, 2010

Recently retired four-star general William Scott Wallace of the US Army talks to us...

Military to Spend $1.1bn on Unmanned Systems in Next 10 Years

14th January, 2010

It seems that unmanned systems are increasingly being sought after for military...

First UK Company to be Awarded TL Approval by German Army

13th January, 2010

First UK Company to be Awarded TL Approval by German Army MTL Group Ltd a global...

British Artilleryman Focus in Theatre

13th January, 2010

Col. Mike Ross, Assistant Director of Capability at HQ Royal Artillery, provides us with...

Australia to Order First Batch of Joint Strike Fighters

13th January, 2010

Australia is to buy an initial batch of 14 conventional take-off and landing (CTOL)...

DCNS Plans Growth Strategy

12th January, 2010

France’s DCNS is aiming to grow sales by up to 100 percent over the coming 10...

India Cancels Medium-Range Sea Patrol Tender

12th January, 2010

India has cancelled a request for proposals (Rfp) for six medium-range maritime patrol...

Saab Markets Sea Gripen to India and Brazil

12th January, 2010

Saab has answered an Indian Navy (IN) request for information (RfI) regarding future...

DoD Advances Cloud Computing Usage

8th January, 2010

In October, the US Defense Information Service Agency (DISA), part of the American...

Dr. Jim Storr Presents a Summary of the Theories and Ideas Related to Warfare and Armoured Vehicles as Outlined in His New Book

7th January, 2010

Dr. Jim Storr, an expert on military thought and AV technology, and a 25 year veteran as...

Interview with Dr. Norman Friedman, International Naval Consultant and Author

6th January, 2010

The discussion addressed several key sectors of the naval sector including the...

UK and US Outline Strategy for Counter-IED Military Operations

5th January, 2010

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced this month that the UK government would be...

UK Steps Up Cyber Security With New Operations Centre

5th January, 2010

In June this year, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced a new cyber security strategy...

A New Approach to Aero Medical Evacuation

4th January, 2010

Learn about the Swedish National Air Medevac on providing a mass casualty evacuation...

Exclusive Solution Session Presented by Boeing

4th January, 2010

Trevor Kirby presents Boeing's solution session at Military Airlift 2009. Optimising...

Military Flight Training with Col. Jean-Marc Blanckaert

24th December, 2009

Colonel Jean-Marc Blanckaert, Commanding Officer of the French Air Force's Advanced...

Israel Will Not Compromise over Electronic Warfare Equipment for JSF

24th December, 2009

Israel’s defence ministry has made it clear that a demand to equip its air...

The Future of Battlefield Healthcare Informatics

22nd December, 2009

Alan Thompson discusses battlefield healthcare....

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence: A New Paradigm in the Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Life Long Follow Up Strategy

22nd December, 2009

George Nussbaum talks about the National Intrepid Center of Excellence....

The ADF's Vision of Continually Improving Medical Care Through Improving Interoperability

22nd December, 2009

Major General Paul Alexander, Commander Joint Health, Australian Defence Force,...

Underwater Battlespace 2010 with Commander Joseph Bell

21st December, 2009

Commander Joseph Bell, Section Head of the Littoral Combat Ship programme at the...

DuPont Armor Technology Center Focuses on Next-Generation Protection for U.S. Military Center Will Test DuPont� Kevlar� Mark IV and Other Advanced Ba

21st December, 2009

DuPont Armor Technology Center Focuses on Next-Generation Protection for U.S....

USAF Training for Personnel Recovery: The Angel Thunder Programme

18th December, 2009

In this presentation Brett Hartnett, Angel Thunder Project Officer, discusses personnel...

Chairman's Summary and End of Day Two

18th December, 2009

Bart Holewijn gives the closing remarks for Joint Personnel Recovery 2009....

Major Bart Holewijn Gives Joint Personnel Recovery 2009 Remarks

18th December, 2009

Major Bart Holewijn served as the Chair for Joint Personnel Recovery 2009 conference in...

Joint Operations Considerations Form Key Part of Upgrades

17th December, 2009

Coordination of forces is a key consideration for the military, especially with joint...

Irregular Warfare 'Necessitates Flexibility in Joint Operations'

17th December, 2009

"The black-and-white distinction between irregular war and conventional war is an...

International Armoured Vehicles 2010 with Abigail Stern

16th December, 2009

Abigail Stern, programme manager of International Armoured Vehicles 2010, tells us about...

Malaysian AEW Requirement

15th December, 2009

Malaysia has invited companies to discuss its long-standing airborne early warning...

USAF T-X Training Requirement Contenders

15th December, 2009

The US Air Force’s T-X contest is likely to be a 3-way battle between the leading...

NATO IED Detection Video Project

15th December, 2009

NATO’s forthcoming project to distribute real-time video imagery from aerial...

Storm Warning for the Royal Navy

15th December, 2009

A Darkening Horizon There may be trouble ahead. Pick up your binoculars and scan the...

HMS Astute Submarine to Start Sea Trials

14th December, 2009

HMS Astute, the first of class of a new generation of nuclear-powered attack submarine...

International Armoured Vehicles 2010: Countering the Challenging Security Environment of 21st Century Warfare

11th December, 2009

International Armoured Vehicles 2010: Countering the Challenging Security Environment of...

International Armoured Vehicles 2010 with Christopher Foss

11th December, 2009

Christopher Foss, expert and journalist on the subject of AVs worldwide and editor of...

British Attack Submarine Finally Takes to the Seas

10th December, 2009

The British Royal Navy has begun sea trials of its first new attack submarine in almost...

NATO Recognises Importance of Radio Spectrum for Army Use

9th December, 2009

NATO recently underlined the importance it places on radio spectrum as an integral part...

Leading Military Logisticians From Over 10 Countries Set to Discuss Their Top Challenges and Strategies For 2010 and Beyond

8th December, 2009

Leading Military Logisticians From Over 10 Countries Set to Discuss Their Top Challenges...

USAF Forges Ahead with Light Combat Aircraft Programme

4th December, 2009

The initial funding instalment, of an eventual $2 billion to purchase 100 Light Attack...

Middle East Collaborating With West in Army Defence Logistics

3rd December, 2009

Army services in the Middle East are working with various western organisations for...

New U.K. Military Helicopter Plan to be Announced

2nd December, 2009

In early December, government ministers are set to announce a radical re-structuring of...

Thailand Plans Indigenous UAV Squadron

2nd December, 2009

Thailand’s defence ministry is starting a programme to develop an unmanned air...

Brown Kick-Starts Procurement Process says Defence IQ

2nd December, 2009

Brown Kick-Starts Procurement Process says Defence IQ LONDON, UK – 1st December...

Military Flight Training with Lt. Col. Troy Molendyke

2nd December, 2009

In the run-up to February's Military Flight Training 2010 event, Lt. Col. Troy...

Sweden Moves Ahead with Multirole Combat Support Ship

1st December, 2009

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) expects to begin the project...

Airborne Recce Observation System

30th November, 2009

Chris Benn discusses the airborne Recce observation system....

Europe Finalises Requirements for Dismounted Soldier Systems

30th November, 2009

The European Defence Agency (EDA) is finalising harmonised requirements for the...

Integrated Space Based ISR

30th November, 2009

Tom Single presents on integrated space-based ISR....

Beechcraft King Air 350ER Special Mission ISR Applications

30th November, 2009

Terry Harrell discusses Beechcraft King Air 350ER special mission ISR applications....

Royal Saudi Air Force Selects GOLDesp for Logistics Solution

30th November, 2009

Royal Saudi Air Force Selects GOLDesp for Logistics Solution La Jolla, CA –...

Defence Procurement Tops the Agenda at International Armoured Vehicles

24th November, 2009

Defence Procurement Tops the Agenda at International Armoured Vehicles LONDON, UK...

Maximising Threat Detection and Prevention Methods for an Integrated Security Environment in Finland

24th November, 2009

Tarja Mankkinen discusses threat detection and prevention methods....

EU Reaches Agreement on Maritime Security

24th November, 2009

Concrete planning is now underway between the European Commission and the 27 EU nations...

Rick Fisher on Chinese Fighter Modernisation Programmes

24th November, 2009

Rick Fisher discusses Chinese Fighter modernisation programmes....

Royal Air Force Considers 25 Percent Reduction in Personnel

23rd November, 2009

UK air force chiefs are looking to implement a series of drastic economy measures,...

RADA and SpiderTech Collaborate to Market the Future of Perimeter Security and Virtual Fences

23rd November, 2009

RADA and SpiderTech Collaborate to Market the Future of Perimeter Security and...

Future Developments of the Eurofighter Typhoon

23rd November, 2009

Craig Penrice, Operational Aircrew Adviser and Oreste Fabbro, Senior Market Analyst,...

Camcopter-100 to Test Explosives Detector

18th November, 2009

Schiebel will provide a Camcopter S-100 unmanned helicopter to test a new sensor payload...

Lt Cdr Per Bramming on Nordic Defence

18th November, 2009

Lt Cdr Per Bramming (ret’d), Senior Research Manager, Swedish Defence Research...

Interview with Rt Hon James Arbuthnot

18th November, 2009

An interview with Rt Hon James Arbuthnot speaks on international armoured vehicles....

UK Considers Arming Watchkeeper

18th November, 2009

The UK could integrate a light-weight weapon with its Thales UK/Elbit Systems...

South Africa Cancels A400M

18th November, 2009

The South African government decided on the 4th November to withdraw from the A400M...

Beth-El to Combat Operational Challenges at International Armoured Vehicles

18th November, 2009

LONDON, UK – 18th November 2009 – Beth-El Industries will be...

IAF Seeks AJT

18th November, 2009

The Israel Air Force (IAF) is urgently seeking a new advanced jet trainer (AJT), fearing...

Armoured Fighting Vehicles Upgrade Focuses on Longevity

17th November, 2009

At the beginning of November, BAE Systems and General Dynamics submitted their bids to...

Transformational Logistics Solutions

16th November, 2009

John Wiliszowski discusses transformational logistics solutions....

Oshkosh to Display Sandcat at International Armoured Vehicles

16th November, 2009

LONDON, UK – 16th November 2009 - Oshkosh Defence will showcase their vehicle...

United States Africom Mission

16th November, 2009

Frederick Martin gives the keynote address for Defence Logistics Europe 2008. Martin...

Upgrading MRAP Light Tactical Vehicles for Marines

16th November, 2009

In August, marines in Afghanistan received the first set of Mine Resistant Ambush...

Keynote Address: Supporting Expeditionary Logistics in the U.S. Marine Corps

16th November, 2009

Edward Usher gives his keynote address on expeditionary logistics in the U.S. Marine...

Brigadier General Yaron Livnat on the Challenges of Armoured Vehicles for the Israeli Army

13th November, 2009

Brigadier General Yaron Livnat, Head of Tank Programme Management at the Israeli MoD,...

Secure Your System: Design Properly, Test Its Resilience, Detect Your Intruder and Repel the Attack!

12th November, 2009

Almost a year since Estonian Cyber attacks Strong defence deters attack, applies to...

Examining the Trade-Offs Between Net-Centricity and Information Assurance

12th November, 2009

The definition of Net-Centricity–the emerging concept of networked operations,...

Sweden to Re-run AWV Competition

11th November, 2009

Sweden’s armoured wheeled vehicle (AWV) contest should be re-run because the...

BAE Unveils CV90 Optimised for FRES Scout

11th November, 2009

A new version of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) optimised for the British...

Germany Opts Out of Tranche 3b Eurofighters

11th November, 2009

Germany’s new ruling coalition has decided against procuring the 37 aircraft...

Professor Peter Sommer Discusses the Challenges of Cyber Crimes

11th November, 2009

Professor Peter Sommer from the London School of Economics and Political Science...

US Aims To Improve Care of Military Casualties

11th November, 2009

Just over two months ago, Air Force Technical Sergeant Michael Williams was confronted...

UK Re-launches MARS

11th November, 2009

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is gearing up to resurrect its MARS (Military Afloat...

Directed Energy Weapons—Operational Considerations

9th November, 2009

George Harrison discusses the operational considerations for directed energy weapons....

Verification and Validation of Directed Energy Systems

9th November, 2009

David Cook presents on directed energy systems. To learn more on Directed Energy...

Improving Treatment and Rehabilitation of Military Casualties

9th November, 2009

The Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal is ensuring that military casualties...

Marine Sea Based Logistical Challenges and Solutions

9th November, 2009

Nicholas Linkowitz, Section Head of the Logistics Vision and Strategy Branch for the US...

Europe Looks to US to Boost Military Logistics with SDR

4th November, 2009

In 2006, the European Defence Agency (EDA) and the European Commission came together to...

UAS as a Critical Piece of Maritime Domain Awareness

4th November, 2009

Michael Fuqua discusses UAS and maritime awareness....

Navy Maritime Patrol in the Spanish Navy: Current Status, Capability Gaps and Future Goals

4th November, 2009

Carlos Martinez-Merello discusses maritime patrol in the Spanish Navy....

Airborne Maritime ISR for Coastguard Operational Requirements

4th November, 2009

Dion Polman discusses airborne maritime ISR for coastguard operational requirements....

U.S. Navy Super Hornets Set to Receive IRST Upgrade

4th November, 2009

The U.S. Navy (USN) has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$4 million contract for the...

E.U. Extends Anti-Piracy Operation Off the Somali Coast

4th November, 2009

The E.U. Anti-Piracy mission was extended in June for 12 months until late 2010 in an...

U.S. Army Helicopter Aircraft Survivability Equipment

2nd November, 2009

In this presentation Kent Smith discusses helicopter survivability equiptment for the...

Realistic Training for Aircrews to Use Complex Technologies

2nd November, 2009

Anthony Buck discusses using realistic training methods for air crews....

Biologically-Inspired Optimization

2nd November, 2009

Andrew Hardin discusses biologically-inspired optimization....

US Military Boosts Network Security With New Contracts

30th October, 2009

Lockheed Martin has recently been charged with improving network security for the US...

Military and Civilian Agencies Collaborate Over Network Security

30th October, 2009

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the US. The country has stepped up...

Military Weapons Remain Key Focus For US Armed Forces

30th October, 2009

With the US armed forces committed to war in Afghanistan and freedom operations in Iraq,...

French Shipyards to Begin Mistral Talks with Russia

28th October, 2009

French shipyards have been given the go-ahead to begin talks with Russia on supplying at...

Fast Jet Support to Coalition Forces: The US Navy on ISAF Operations

28th October, 2009

Frank Morley disusses fast jet support....

Czechs Consider Gripen Purchase

28th October, 2009

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is aiming to convince the Czech...

UK Government Rejects Proposal to Part-Privatise Procurement Agency

28th October, 2009

The UK government has rejected a recommendation by an independent review that UK Defence...

Britain Retires Ptarmigan Early to Save Money

28th October, 2009

The British Army has retired its primary mobile trunk communications system two years...

Norwegian Defence Budget to Rise 4 Percent in 2010

28th October, 2009

Norway’s defence budget is to rise by 4 per cent in 2010 to NOK34.9 billion...

Utilisation of Contractors and Contract Assets for JTAC Training and Sustainment

28th October, 2009

Scott McPhee discusses contract assets for JTAC training....

Cyber Command Begins Hunt For New Recruits

27th October, 2009

Formed earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber...

Military Vehicle Maintenance Proves Challenge in Afghanistan

26th October, 2009

At the beginning of October, the first Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All...

Interview with Amit Yoran, Founder and CEO of NetWitness

26th October, 2009

NetWitness, which started up in 2006, is a software company that provides cutting edge...

Flight Simulation in a Sustained "G" Environment

26th October, 2009

In this presentation, Kenneth Ginader discusses flight simulation....

Light Armoured Vehicle Upgrade Vital for Marines in Afghanistan

26th October, 2009

IED Threat Improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, are one of the biggest threats to US...

The French Air Force Multi-Engine Training School

26th October, 2009

Dominique Tardif discusses the French air force multi-engine training school...

Swedish Air Force Flight Training: The Pedagogic Aspects of Flight Training

26th October, 2009

Bjorn Persson talks about flight training in the Swedish air force....

Body Armour Remains Key Concern for US Military

23rd October, 2009

Vector Strategy recently predicted that the US military would spend $6 billion on body...

Overview of the Role of Fast Craft in Brown Water Security

22nd October, 2009

Todd Henry presents on the role of Fast Craft in Brown Water security....

The Impact of the Piracy in the African Horn on the Arab Region

22nd October, 2009

Haitham Eltabei discusses the impact of piracy in the Arab region....

Combined Maritime Forces Counter-Piracy Briefing for Industry

22nd October, 2009

In this presentation from the Offshore Patrol Vessels and Naval Security 2009...

Coordination of Psyops in the IO Areana: The ISAF Experience

20th October, 2009

Dietger Lather discusses the coordination of psyops....

Eurohawk Unveiled

20th October, 2009

Northrop Grumman and EADS Defence and Security have unveiled the first Eurohawk unmanned...

UK Keynote Presentation: Developing UK Influence Capabilities

20th October, 2009

Bob Judson gives the keynote presentation for the Information Operations Europe 2009...

Israel to Upgrade F-15C/Ds

20th October, 2009

The Israeli Air Force is finalising plans to start the first comprehensive upgrade of...

British Troops Prepare for a Tougher Year with Lack of Armoured Vehicles

20th October, 2009

British troops in Afghanistan will reportedly be lacking in its provision of armoured...

New ISR Lease Plan Offered by Lockheed Martin

20th October, 2009

Lockheed Martin’s Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory (AML) is being offered as...

US Strives For Enhanced Military Logistics with JTRS

20th October, 2009

Last month, the US military announced that it had developed a new software...

Thailand's Case for NCO

19th October, 2009

From protection to survival, network centric operations (NCO) work behind the scenes in...

NCO Asia�s Interview With Irena M Ali

19th October, 2009

NCO Asia’s Interview with Irena M Ali, Visiting Research Associate, ...

Designing a Responsive UAS for Today's Operations and Tomorrow's Milestones

16th October, 2009

In this presentation Caroline King discusses responsive UAS....

Italian Air Force UAS Operational Experience and Vision for the Future

16th October, 2009

Luca Comini talks about the Italian Air Force UAS operational experience....

Advancing Sense and Avoid: Contributions of Germany's WASLA-HALE Program

16th October, 2009

Bernd Korn talks about the contributions of Germany's WASLA-HALE program....

Grim Reaper: USAF and RAF UCAV Operations in SW Asia

16th October, 2009

Andrew Brookes discusses USAF and RAF UCAV operations in SW Asia....

New Requirements

15th October, 2009

AIR USAF Poised to ISSUE New KC-X Aircraft RfP The US Air Force (USAF) was due to issue...

Bolivia Orders Jet Trainers

15th October, 2009

The Bolivian government plans to acquire six K-8 armed jet trainers from China, in a...

F-35 Programme on Schedule to Enhance Military Logistics

15th October, 2009

Recently, the US secretary of defence, Robert Gates, once again emphasised the...

Czech Army to purchase Raven Miniature UAVs

15th October, 2009

The Czech MoD has announced plans to buy two RQ-11 MUAV systems, each comprising three...

Apache Controlled UAV to be Tested

15th October, 2009

A UAV and its sensor, remotely controlled from a U.S. Army Apache Helicopter, will be...

France Orders an Additional Three FREMM Frigates

15th October, 2009

France has ordered three more FREMM Frigates, taking the total order to 11. The three...

India Needs More SU-30MKIs

15th October, 2009

India is seeking to acquire 50 more SU-30MKI multi-role fighters to counter the...

Israel Seeks Another Dolphin-Class Submarine

14th October, 2009

The Israeli Navy has commenced negotiations with the German government on the building...

Polish Tender for Lead-In Fighter Trainer

14th October, 2009

Poland’s Minstry of Defence is finalising detailed technical requirements for a...

UK Apache Support Contract

14th October, 2009

Helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland has been awarded a £439 million ($705...

Chris Granville-White C.B.E., Defence Consultant and Chairman of Close Air Support 2009, Discusses CAS, Aircraft and Weapon Development

14th October, 2009

The 1960s was very active for RAF ground attack aircraft in the Middle and Far East....

First Production Warthog Rolled Out

14th October, 2009

The first two production Warthog all-terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) vehicles for the...

Increasing Maintenance Efficiency Through Reducing Human Error and Bureaucracy

13th October, 2009

Chris Evans Reme discusses how to increase maintenance efficiency by reducing human...

Raf C-17 Maintenance and Support: A Unique Solution

13th October, 2009

Simon Barton discusses Raf C-17 maintenance and support....

Cost Effective Principle Applied to OCCAR-EA

9th October, 2009

Dietmar Fiegas and Franck Ramaroson discuss the cost effective principle applied to...

Understanding the Mysteries of MoD Support Costs

9th October, 2009

Max Murray and Steven Robinson discuss the mysteries of MoD support costs....

U.S. Navy to Operate UCAVS in Anti-Piracy Role

8th October, 2009

The U.S. Navy anti-piracy force in the Indian Ocean is to be reinforced by a detachment...

France to Cut 2010 Defence Budget

8th October, 2009

French Defence Minister Herve Morin announced on the 28th September that the 2010 French...

U.K. Opens Typhoon Support Centre

8th October, 2009

A Support, Maintenance and Training Centre for Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters was...

Ecuador to Acquire Second-Hand Fighters

8th October, 2009

Ecuador is to receive Mirage 50s, donated by Venezuela and Cheetah Cs, purchased from...

New Technology Focus: Enhanced Human Machine Interfaced for Synthetic Battlefield Preparation

6th October, 2009

Dr. David Wortley discusses joint simulation and training exercises....

Programme Update: The Ungoing Work of Canada's Directorate of Land Synthetic Environments

6th October, 2009

In this presentation Lieutenant Colonel Mike Patchett speaks on Canada's directorate...

U.K. Chinook and Puma Modernisation Contracts Signed

6th October, 2009

The U.K. MoD has signed deals worth a total of over £700 Million ($1.1 Billion)...

U.S. Navy Requirement for Next-Generation Missile and Gunfire Warning System for Fixed-Wing Aircraft and Helicopters

6th October, 2009

The U.S. Navy wants to alert its flight crews to attacks by gunfire, surface-to-air...

NATO�s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) MOU Signed

6th October, 2009

A 15 nation memorandum of understanding has been signed, that will advance the E1.5...

The U.S. Army's Combined Arms Tactical Trainer Programme

6th October, 2009

Colonel Fransisco Espaillat presents on the U.S. Army's tactical trainer programme....

Germany Buys Harop Loitering Munition

6th October, 2009

The German Army is to purchase the Harop loitering munition from a consortium of Israel...

Interview with Commander Richard Pethybridge, Commander of Fisheries Protection Squadron in the British Royal Navy

5th October, 2009

In this podcast, Richard Pethybridge, Commander of Fisheries Protection Squadron in the...

Canada Increases Defence Spending

5th October, 2009

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s approved the purchases of 4 Boeing C-17s and...

Ground Based Vehicle Health Monitoring for Lifecycle Cost Reduction

2nd October, 2009

In this presentation Iain Woolley talks about monitoring ground based vehicles to...

The Challenges of Tracking and Maintainability with Urgent Operational Requirements (UOR)

2nd October, 2009

Andrew Jankel discusses tracking and maintaining UORs....

European Military Logistics Boosted by Eurofighter Programme

2nd October, 2009

At the end of July this year, a contract was signed between key players in the...

Vehicle Maintenance and Support: The Current Situation for Canadian Forces

2nd October, 2009

John Reade presents on vehicle maintenance and support for the Canadian military....

Supacat Reveals SPV400

1st October, 2009

UK firm Supacat is directing work on a new-generation vehicle called the Supacat...

Centurion Goes on Show

1st October, 2009

Raytheon’s battle-proven Land-based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS), now known as...

Evaluating Feedback from the French Armed Forces and Navy on Their Most Recent Operations

30th September, 2009

Jacques Riviere discusses French Armed Forces and Navy Operations....

Airbus Military Says A400M Will Fly in 2009

30th September, 2009

Airbus Military hopes to have three A400M airlifters flying by the end of May 2010. They...

Augusta-Westland Wins 100-Helicopter Algerian Order

30th September, 2009

Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer Agusta-Westland has won a follow-on order from...

Preparing for Operations: Joint Training for a Network Enabled World

30th September, 2009

In this presentation Alasdair Campbell discusses joint training....

Using Lessons Learned From Major Combat and Stability Operations to Design and Use Future Network

30th September, 2009

Daniel Gonzales discusses how to design future networks using past experiences as guides....

Saab 2000 Special Mission Variants

29th September, 2009

Saab has outlined its progress in developing two new military concepts for the Saab 2000...

BAE Aims at USAF�s T-38 Replacement

29th September, 2009

In addition to pursuing a surprise new sales opportunity in mainland Europe, BAE Systems...

Improving Joint Military Logistics for the Future

29th September, 2009

The challenges of joint military logistics remain a key topic for defence leaders with...

Delivering SATCOM-On-The-Move: The Joint Commander's Perspective

29th September, 2009

Colonel Hugh Robertson discusses SATCOM....

LTC William Geesey Pogram Manager of MC4 on future Combat Casualt Care Communications

29th September, 2009

The United States Army has strived to stay ahead of battlefield threats in any and all...

Hawk Gets Eurotraining RFI

29th September, 2009

BAE Systems has been given an unexpected opportunity to contest the main element of the...

AT-6 Offered in USAF Light Attack Contest

29th September, 2009

Hawker Beechcraft and Lockheed Martin have teamed to offer the former’s AT-6 for a...

UK/France Missile Agreement

29th September, 2009

The UK and France have launched a collaborative effort to explore technologies for a new...

UK Military Logistics Enhances Tracking and Asset Management

29th September, 2009

In July, one the last deliveries of heavy equipment arrived back to Britain from Iraq,...

Developing Space-Based Capabilities for the European Security Defence Policy (ESDP)

25th September, 2009

Brigadier General Adam Sowa discusses developing space-based capabilities for the (ESDP)....

The Future Role of Space in NATO Operations

25th September, 2009

In this presentation Garfield Porter discusses the future role of space in NATO...

First British Warthogs to Arrive Imminently

23rd September, 2009

The first three production Warthog armoured all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) will be...

Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely on the UK's Ground Combat Vehicle Initiatives

23rd September, 2009

The United Kingdom has become one of the most adaptable fighting forces today. Key...

Afghanistan Coordination Proves Challenge For NATO

23rd September, 2009

With 42 nations contributing troops to NATO's 64,500-strong International Security...

UK and France to Team for Anti-Surface Missile

23rd September, 2009

The UK and French governments have announced the start of a joint assessment phase to...

RN to Rethink STOVL Choice?

23rd September, 2009

Although it has now ordered three Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL aircraft for evaluation...

Russia and Venezuela Seal Tank Deal

23rd September, 2009

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said his country is ready to supply Venezuela with...

UK�s FIST Moves Forward After STA Element Approved

23rd September, 2009

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the Surveillance and Target Acquisition...

Australia to Follow Canada With Afghan Heron Service

21st September, 2009

Canada’s MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed a contract to supply...

U.S.-Iraq Drawdown Remains a �Difficult Job�

21st September, 2009

"Let me say this as plainly as I can—by August 31st, 2010, our combat mission...

Turkey Seeks Interim Lift Pending Delivery of A400Ms

21st September, 2009

With deliveries of its first Airbus Military A400Ms having slipped from December 2009...

BAE Systems Offers Militarised 146

21st September, 2009

BAE Systems has launched a new bid to offer the BAE 146 regional airliner for military...

Brazil Fighter Talks Continue Despite Rafale�s �Win�

21st September, 2009

Brazil is continuing to negotiate with all three bidders for a multi-billion dollar...

Non-Lethal Acoustic Weapons: What Are They? Will They Work

18th September, 2009

Dr. Nicholas C. Nicholas discusses non-lethal acoustic weapons and delves into the...

Evolution of European DEW Technology and Resistive Sensor Applications

18th September, 2009

Rimintas Simniskis discusses the evolution of european DEW technology and resistive...

Laser Effects

18th September, 2009

Rudiger Schmitt speaks on laser effects....

French Military Robotics Requirements

17th September, 2009

Aurelien Godin, Ground Robot Systems, DGA, presents on: • Ground Robots• The...

Robotics and Unmanned Research at the U.S. Army Medical Research & Material Command TATRC

17th September, 2009

Build on your knowledge of the ground breaking developments in robotics systems,...

Teleoperated UGVS: Feedback from the European Robot Trials

17th September, 2009

Dr Johan C. van den Heuvel, Observation Systems, TNO Defence Security and Safety,...

Troop Removal From Iraq Timely and Costly

16th September, 2009

Earlier this year, the UK saw the official end to its presence in Iraq after more than...

UK Announces More Equipment for Afghanistan

16th September, 2009

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced a package of "additional"...

IAF Needs Urgent Basic Trainer Procurement

16th September, 2009

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a crisis in its pilot training schedule after...

USAF to Issue New KC-X Aircraft RfP

16th September, 2009

The US Air Force (USAF) will issue a new request for proposals (RfP) for the KC-X...

Combat-Capable Yak-130 Completes Maiden Flight

16th September, 2009

The combat-capable variant of the Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced jet trainer/light-attack...

Lieutenant Colonel Myles Discusses Advanced Combat Helmets Overseas

16th September, 2009

Lieutenant Colonel Myles is the Product Manager for Soldier Survivability Items and is...

BAE�s OMC Unveils �New Armoured Vehicle Family�

16th September, 2009

A “new class�? of 6x6 and 4x4 armoured vehicles combining the protection of...

Israel Prepares for Iron Dome Deployment

14th September, 2009

Israel will deploy its first counter-rocket Iron Dome battery “in 10...

Italian AMX Fleet Prepared for Deployment to Afghanistan

14th September, 2009

The Italian air force has completed a four-week qualification campaign intended to clear...

Russo-Indian Airlifter Agreement Approaches

14th September, 2009

Russia and India will sign a formal agreement to develop a new tactical jet airlifter in...

Russia Signs New Accord to Revive An-70 Airlifter

10th September, 2009

Russia has moved to revive Antonov’s dormant An-70 tactical transport project,...

British Helicopter Capability Remains Hot Topic

10th September, 2009

A NATO bomber was forced to destroy a Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan to keep it out...

RAF Merlins Prepared for Afghanistan

10th September, 2009

The UK Royal Air Force has launched a four-month series of environmental training...

FLAADS

8th September, 2009

European missile systems house MBDA has rolled out its first land-based prototype of the...

UK MoD Shortlist Two for Anti-Materiel Weapon

8th September, 2009

Accuracy International (AI) and Barrett Firearms Manufacturing (BFM) have been...

Northrop Grumman-Selex Works on Evolved Helicopter DIRCM

8th September, 2009

The Northrop Grumman-Selex Galileo alliance is building on its success with the...

Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Maintenance John B. Johns on Future U.S. Maintenance Programs

8th September, 2009

The United States Department of Defense has been at the leading edge of procurement,...

Dr. Jon Helmick of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and Charles "Bud" Darr of the USCG on Anti Piracy

3rd September, 2009

Dr. Jon Helmick, Director of the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Program at the...

Tigers in Afghanistan

2nd September, 2009

Eurocopter’s Tiger HAP attack helicopters are poised to make their combat debut,...

Australia Readies for SSK

2nd September, 2009

The Australian Department of Defence is planning to imminently open up the Sea 1000...

India Launches SSN

2nd September, 2009

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh officially launched the country’s first...

UK: �No Oblication� on Typhoon Quota

2nd September, 2009

The UK is declaring itself to be under “no obligation�? to buy any more...

Transforming Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle C4ISR Integration via Lean Six Sigma

2nd September, 2009

Lean Six Sigma is not only useful for cutting costs and increasing profits. As the U.S....

Aitech Selected to Provide Processing Engines for Ares I Instrument Unit Avionics Computer Systems

31st August, 2009

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Aitech Defense Systems Inc., the world's...

Valpo Seeks Cash for Fire Station

31st August, 2009

Aug. 28--VALPARAISO -- The city's oldest fire station is showing its age. A leaky...

At BNAS, a Prideful Farewell; Nostalgic Ceremony Ends Mission for Longtime Sub-Hunting Unit

31st August, 2009

The pennant for Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Five won't be lowered for months, but...

Capt. Mark Darrah Program Manager of the F/A-18 and E/A-18 Growler Program Talks Block II Aircraft

31st August, 2009

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have led the way in the Fighter Attack arena since the...

Shuttle Prepares for Night Launch

31st August, 2009

The rotating support structure was rolled away from the shuttle Discovery Friday in...

Gap Exercise Tests WMD Response

31st August, 2009

Aug. 28--INDIANTOWN GAP -- Debris littered the street and smoke wafted through the air...

Effective Collaboration: How to Maximise Value for Both Parts

27th August, 2009

Tom Hall, Associate Partner of Atos Cosulting Limited, explains delivering capability...

Directorate for Emergency Communication�Establishing Equal Term, Cooperation and a Shared Network for Improved Emergency Preparedness Across Norway

27th August, 2009

Tor Helge Lyngstøl, Director General, Directorate for Emergency Communication,...

Fighting the Digital Divide�Overcoming the Challenge of Interconnectivity

27th August, 2009

Terence Hunt, Head Of Business Development, Selex Communications, presents. •...

Availability Transformation: Collaborating for Success

27th August, 2009

Scot Colquhoun, Head of Service Management for BAE Systems, discusses delivering...

Indian Helicopter Deal

26th August, 2009

India’s cabinet committee on security has approved an estimated Rp9.5 billion...

Dutch Seek to Modify Entire Apache Fleet

26th August, 2009

The Netherlands plans to upgrade its entire inventory of Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow...

Canada Orders CH-47F Chinooks

26th August, 2009

Canada has signed a C$1.2 billion ($1.1 billion) contract for a reduced fleet of 15...

Maritime Security in Brown Water

25th August, 2009

Vice Admiral Dick Börjesson (Ret’d), Royal Swedish Navy, former...

The Integrated Sensor and Communication Suite (ISCS) for the Royal Netherlands Navy

25th August, 2009

Commander Rob Hendriks, Royal Netherlands Navy, Head of Weapon and Communication Systems...

Advances in Ship Vulnerability Reductions

25th August, 2009

David Manly, Head of Vulnerability Reduction and Shock Engineering, RCNC, UK MoD,...

Air Defence Platform Protection: A Through Life Capability Management Approach

25th August, 2009

Lieutenant Commander Nigel Fergusson, Royal Navy, DEC AWE Platform Protection Officer,...

UXV (Unmanned �X� Vehicle) Deployment from a Future Surface Combatant

25th August, 2009

Chris Broadbent, Platform Engineering Team Leader, MSESI Group, DSTL Naval Systems, UK...

UK Brings in New Service Chiefs

24th August, 2009

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton took over as UK Chief of the Air Staff on 31 July....

Thales is Preferred Bidder for SAAF Recce Pod Contract

24th August, 2009

Thales UK is the preferred bidder to supply electro-optical pods for the South African...

UK MOD Reshapes UAV Team

24th August, 2009

The UK’s Defence Equipment & Support organisation has established a new...

Eurohawk UAS on Track for 2001 Test

24th August, 2009

Plans to hold a full-scale demonstration of Germany’s Northrop Grumman Eurohawk...

The Turbulent Plateau: Combat Aircraft Market Overview

21st August, 2009

Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis, Teal Group, discusses: • Jetliner...

The Aeriel Sinews of War: Airlift and Tanker Market Overview

21st August, 2009

Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis, Teal Group, discusses: • Jetliner...

The Large Commercial Airline Jet Market

21st August, 2009

Tim Fuller, Publisher, Flight Premium Services, Flight International, discusses: •...

Jetliner Market Outlook: The Sky is NOT Falling

21st August, 2009

Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis, Teal Group, discusses: • Jetliner...

The Market for Airborne ISR Systems

21st August, 2009

Journalist Tim Ripley discusses: • Current operational environment: Global war on...

Brazil Launches Army Modernisation Plan

19th August, 2009

The Brazilian army has launched an initiative to modernise and upgrade the service from...

U.K. RAF Secures Funding to Upgrade Chinook Fleet

19th August, 2009

Funding has been approved to upgrade the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) entire...

USAF Launches RFIs for COIN Aircraft

19th August, 2009

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has issued detailed requests for information (RFIs) for light...

MEADS Gets Go-Ahead to Move to Next Stage

19th August, 2009

The multinational Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) programme has successfully...

Embedded Training Solutions for the Next Generation Air Warrior

18th August, 2009

Yoav Ben-Shem, Director, Products Management, BVR Systems discusses: • Next...

U.S. Air Force Flight Training Requirements

18th August, 2009

Colonel Robert Otto, Deputy Director of Air, Space and Information Operations, U.S. Air...

Indian Air Force Training Pattern

18th August, 2009

The Indian Air Force is the 4th largest in the world with an interesting air force...

Advanced European Jet Pilot Training Programme (AEJPT)

18th August, 2009

In his keynote address, Colonel Wolfgang Luttenberger, Deputy Head of Air Office,...

U.S. Navy Undergraduate Military Flight Officer (UMFO) Training

18th August, 2009

Captain Wim Everett, PMA-273 Programme Manager, Naval Undergraduate Flight Training...

Defending the Defence Information Infrastructure: An Australian Perspective

14th August, 2009

In this presentation, Jeff Malone describes the evolving cyber threats to deliver...

The Provisional USAF Cyber Warfare Command, Cyberspace Operations

14th August, 2009

Lieutenant General Elder is the operational Commander of cyberspace, global strike and...

Risk Analysis and Cyber Warfare

14th August, 2009

Risk analysis is a mandatory step in system development. Most methods are based on a...

Northrop Grumman's Bat(Tm) Unmanned Aircraft System Successfully Demonstrates Communications Relay Payload During Multiple Flights

12th August, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has...

Russian Subs Were Tracked for Days, U.S. Military Says

12th August, 2009

Aug. 6--NORFOLK -- It's been years since Russian subs came calling so close to U.S....

IBM Wins $16m U.S. Defense Contract

12th August, 2009

IBM has won a $16.14m contract from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency...

First G.222 Aircraft for Afghanistan Airborne

12th August, 2009

Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica...

Combat Identification and the NATO Air Command and Control System (ACCS) Programme

12th August, 2009

In this presentation, Colonel (Ret’d) Keith Maxwell, NATO ACCS, NACMA, discusses:...

Russia Lost Four Pilots, Four Planes in August Conflict - Gen. Staff

12th August, 2009

MOSCOW. Aug 5 (Interfax) - Russia lost four aircrafts, including one Tupolev Tu-22...

Performance Based Logistics (PBL) to Be Implemented in Major Defence Programmes, Reports Frost & Sullivan

12th August, 2009

LONDON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Readiness and platform availability play fundamental...

Low Cost Combat Identification Solutions

11th August, 2009

In this presentation, William Suttie, Senior Researcher, DSTL, discusses: • Joint...

Fratricide Prevention in NATO Close Air Support (CAS) Operations

11th August, 2009

In this presentation, Colonel Robert Clampitt and Colonel Dion Bowen discuss: •...

Lt. Col. William White on Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems

11th August, 2009

In this presentation, Lt. Col. William White provides in-depth examination of Joint...

Combat ID Develops from a U.S. and Joint Perspective

11th August, 2009

In this presentation, Kirk Allen discusses combat identification from both a joint and...

UK MoD Shortlists Suppliers for Land EW Project

10th August, 2009

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed a shortlist of companies lining up for a...

Northrop Grumman to Show Interoperable BFT System at DSEI

10th August, 2009

Northrop Grumman is planning to unveil a new satellite-based blue-force tracking (BFT)...

RAF Tornados Replace Harriers in Afghanistan

10th August, 2009

The UK’s Joint Force Harrier GR.9 aircraft returned from Afghanistan in July,...

MACE 2 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Aimed at UK and Netherlands Requirements

10th August, 2009

UK specialist engineering company MIRA exhibited its new MACE 2 unmanned ground vehicle...

New Spanish UAV Under Development

10th August, 2009

Construction has begun of a new, larger version of the Spanish National Institute for...

Israel�s Rafael RecceLite Re-packaged for UAVs

10th August, 2009

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has launched the Recce-U variant of its...

New and Existing Logistics Requirements

7th August, 2009

In this presentation Robert Moore SES, Deputy Director of Logistics and Security,...

Incorporating Rapidly Changing Front-Line Requirements into Resource Allocation and Planning

7th August, 2009

In this presentation, Walther van Amstel, Professorf, Logistics and Information,...

Synchronising Logistics Initiatives Between the U.S. Army and Marine Corps

7th August, 2009

In this presentation Dr. Miranda Keeney, Chief Logistics Domain Group, U.S.Army...

Mastering Product Data and Information Management in Defence/Aerospace Industry Today: An EPM Technology Presentation

7th August, 2009

In this presentation Simon Pilhar, Head of Department for Product Data, Management,...

Kevan Harrigan Discusses Defence Logistics

7th August, 2009

In this presentation, Kevan Harrigan discusses maximising your logistics offerings with...

Northrop Grumman Delivers Final, First Stage Rocket Motor Under Land-Based ICBM Propulsion Modernization Program

5th August, 2009

CLEARFIELD, Utah, Aug. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation...

Japan's Kibo Lab Module Prepared for Shuttle Launch

5th August, 2009

Boeing engineers and technicians recently completed several complex payload-processing...

Brand New Conference on Developing 21st Century Military Medical Capabilities to Be Held in Abu Dhabi

5th August, 2009

The region's first and only summit on military medicine, Defence Healthcare 2009...

Obama Says Kuwait Has Been an �Outstanding Host�

5th August, 2009

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says Kuwait has been an "outstanding host"...

DAE Capital Delivers Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation Aircraft to Garuda

5th August, 2009

DAE Capital, the aircraft leasing and financial business arm of Dubai Aerospace...

Dr. John Nagl of the Center for a New American Security Talks About Counterinsurgency Operations

5th August, 2009

The United States Military and coalition forces have battled an insurgent force in Iraq...

Raytheon Awarded Navy Contract for Future Air and Missile Defense Radar

5th August, 2009

TEWKSBURY, Mass., Aug. 3, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) received a...

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Mission Systems Avionics

4th August, 2009

In this media presentation, hear from Rick Rosa, Mission Systems Architecture Lead, F-35...

Hellas Helicopter Laser Radar System: From Military Obstacle Warning to Situational Awareness in Brown Out

4th August, 2009

In this media presentation, hear from Udo Wobker, Sales Director Avionics, EADS Defence....

Bringing Open Architecture to Legacy Platform's Mission Computers

4th August, 2009

In this media presentation, hear from Mark Grovak, Business Development Manager, General...

Avionics: Maintaining the U.S. Air Force Fleet

4th August, 2009

In this media presentation, hear from Lieutenant General Ted Bowlds, Commander,...

It's Alive: Growing F-35 Lightning II Software

4th August, 2009

In this media presentation, hear from Mike Bossert, F-35 Air System Architect, U.S....

IBM Wins $38m UK Ministry of Defence Contract

3rd August, 2009

IBM has won a five-year GBP23m ($37.88m) contract from Defence Equipment and Support, a...

Astronauts Free Satellite, Prep for Friday Landing

3rd August, 2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour's astronauts have tested their flight...

Iran Policy Committee: Iraqi Forces Storm Iranian Dissidents in Iraq

3rd August, 2009

On Tuesday, 28 July 2009, Iraqi Security Forces stormed the residents of an enclave in...

BAE Systems Wins $325m Treasury Department Contract

3rd August, 2009

Defense and aerospace services provider BAE Systems has won a seven-year $325m contract...

DubaiSat-1 Takes UAE Flag into Space

3rd August, 2009

Following the successful launch of DubaiSat-1 into space at 10:46pm UAE time on July 29,...

The Boeing Company and ThanksUSA to Award $25,000 in Scholarships to Families of Active Military Members

3rd August, 2009

WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/—ThanksUSA and The Boeing Company...

Robert Torgerson Discusses Military Helicopters

31st July, 2009

The global Military Helicopter market is booming—in the U.K. the Future Lynx for...

The Evolution of the Family of KA-50/KA-52

31st July, 2009

The global Military Helicopter market is booming—in the U.K. the Future Lynx for...

Robert Pridgen Discusses the CH-53K

31st July, 2009

The CH-53E in U.S. Marine Corps service is planned to be replaced by the CH-53K. The...

Royal Netherlands Air Force Plans and Programmes

31st July, 2009

The RNLAF Helicopter force has been deployed in Afghanistan since 2004. Currently three...

Use of Swiss GBAD in MOOTW Operations

27th July, 2009

Colonel Marco Schmidin, Head of Tactics and Doctrine, Brigade 33, Swiss Armed Forces...

Common Defensive Aids System

27th July, 2009

The UK Royal Air Force is moving ahead with plans to develop a large-aircraft and...

MANPADS VS. UAVS/Terrorist MANPADS and Anti-Air Systems

27th July, 2009

Jim O’Halloran, Editor, Jane’s Land-Based Air Defence, discusses: •...

Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) in Air Defence

27th July, 2009

In this media presentation, Bill Caplan, Engineering Consultant in IR & EO Systems...

Veterans Get Free Trip to World War II Memorial

27th July, 2009

Jul. 26—TRIAD—The irony about the upcoming Triad Flight of Honor is that men...

Israeli Missile Defense System Improved

27th July, 2009

The Israeli military announced Sunday it had conducted a successful high-seas test of...

Pentagon Aide Warns U.S. Arms May Be as Much U.S. as Maginot Line

27th July, 2009

America’s traditional means of projecting power abroad is growing...

BAE Plans to Appeal Swedish AWV Decision

27th July, 2009

BAE Systems plans to contest Sweden’s decision to select Patria’s Armoured...

Keith Maxwell Discusses Air Defence Programmes

27th July, 2009

In this media presentation, hear from Keith Maxwell about the latest air defence plans,...

RN�s Carrier Programme Faces Major Rise in Costs

27th July, 2009

The projected cost of the UK Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier...

Polish Air Defence Requirements

27th July, 2009

In this presentation, Colonel Dr. Tomasz Jakusz,Chief Specialist, GBAD Department,...

RAF Marks Introduction of Hawk T.2 AJT

27th July, 2009

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) officially unveiled its new BAE Systems Hawk T.2 advanced...

Close Air Support

27th July, 2009

A US Marine Corps veteran pilot with thousands of hours in the A-4 Skyhawk and the...

Czech Company Set to Upgrade NATO Mi-8/17s

27th July, 2009

Czech company LOM expects to secure a series of contracts from NATO and the EU for the...

Chinook Capability Sustainment

23rd July, 2009

Simon Dawes, AgustaWestland and Wing Commander Mark Wells, Chinook Capability Programme...

Journalist Tim Mahon Explores Training and Simulation in Defence

22nd July, 2009

Tim Mahon discusses where training and simulation “sit�? in relation to...

Aerojet Celebrates Apollo Lunar Landing's 40th Anniversary

21st July, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY)...

Army Stops Work on Boeing's Manned Ground Vehicles

21st July, 2009

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Army has formally canceled part of Boeing Co.'s manned...

Raytheon Selected to Deliver GPS-Aided Indian Air Navigation System

21st July, 2009

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indian Space Research Organization has...

The 2nd Soldier Modernisation to Be Held in Abu Dhabi

21st July, 2009

The 2nd Soldier Modernisation Middle East will be held from 18th to 21st October 2009 at...

BRIEF: Marine Charged in Early Morning Break-In

21st July, 2009

Jul. 20--A New River Air Station Marine was arrested early Sunday morning breaking into...

Military Jet Crashes in Afghanistan

21st July, 2009

A military jet crashed in southern Afghanistan Monday, the latest such crash involving...

First Planeload of 81st Brigade Soldiers Returns to U.S.

21st July, 2009

Jul. 20—The soldiers of the 81st Brigade Combat Team are one step closer to home....

BAE Considers Bid to Replace U.K.�s Aging Nimrods

20th July, 2009

BAE Systems is looking at forming a team to meet the U.K.’s requirement to replace...

Sensory Imaging and Its Relation to Defence

16th July, 2009

Image analysis in warfare has grown exponentially in recent years. The utilization of...

Ground Troops to Get Video Via Damocles Targeting Pod

15th July, 2009

Thales is to offer an enhanced XF version of its Damocles targeting pod, and expects to...

Wing Commander Andrew Brookes (RAF Rtd) Discusses Current Defence Issues

15th July, 2009

In this podcast, Wing Commander Andrew Brookes of the International Institute of...

U.K. MoD Cuts Spy-jet Programmes

8th July, 2009

The U.K. MoD has decided that five ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition...

Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff on the Need for Maritime Security

8th July, 2009

In the media presentation, Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff of the U.S. Navy discusses the...

Saab, Swiss VTOL UAV Teaming

1st July, 2009

Saab and Swiss UAV have signed an agreement to jointly develop and market a family of...

Pro vs. GI Joe with Greg Zinone

1st July, 2009

In this podcast, Greg Zinone discusses some of the challenges and experiences of forming...

21st Century Infantry Weapons with Colonel Erich Weissenbock

25th June, 2009

The European Defence Agency was formed in 2004 and is directly responsible for the...

U.K. MoD Cancels Soothsayer

22nd June, 2009

Technical delays and budget cutbacks have led the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) to...

MEADS Faces an Uncertain Future

22nd June, 2009

The NATO-managed Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) project, which is being...

Author Donovan Campbell Discusses His Experiences in the Marines and Civilian World

17th June, 2009

Donovan Campbell, the author of Joker One , joins Defence IQ to speak about his new...

Synthetic Aperture Radar and the Changing Need Of Defence and Security

16th June, 2009

The changing face of global defence and security brings with it the need to be able to...

Network-Centric Warfare with Gary Davis

16th June, 2009

Gary Davis, Director of NCCT programs, presents a case study on networking and sharing...

Lieutenant General Gus Pagonis Discusses Military/Civilian Leadership and Logistical Supply

10th June, 2009

After his leadership and command of all Army supply in Desert Storm, Lt. Gen. (Ret.)...

Colonel Bill Haight talks about the US Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq and Afghanistan

9th June, 2009

The United States Army Corps of Engineers has taken on a new role in the Global War on...

LTC Nelson Speaks About The Deployment of Troops to Iraq

3rd June, 2009

The surge in troops being deployed to Afghanistan seems to have taken center stage in...

USO President Sloan Gibson discusses the current efforts by The USO to help Soldiers who are in Afghanistan & Iraq

27th May, 2009

The United Service Organizations (USO) was founded during World War II to bring relief...

Cyberwarfare: A Growing Problem for the U.S. Military and Government

13th May, 2009

Cyberwarfare has become one of the biggest challenges faced by the U.S. military and...

Interview with Command Sergeant Major Charles V. Sasser Jr. CSM Sasser: Military Deployment - Increasing Troops in Afghanistan

1st May, 2009

The United States, specifically President Barack Obama, has announced a major increase...

Lt. Col Pasagian Discusses the Marine Corps� Improvements in Body Armour Systems and Infantry Combat Equipment

1st May, 2009

The United States Marine Corps’ history of pride and professionalism has...

The Ministry of Defence and ABRO: Military Support and Combat Operations

1st May, 2009

Listen as Lieutenant Colonel Derek Hull delves into the unique relationship between the...

Italian Navy Helicopter Plans and Programmes

23rd April, 2009

Italian naval aviation has evolved to become one of the most efficient and modern small...

Information Operations in ISAF X: Frontline

23rd April, 2009

Afghanistan is currently a major focus as the fight against terrorism brings together a...