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Wed, 18/03/2015 - 05:00
Following months of speculation about future capabilities of the U.S. Air Force’s T-X trainer jet platform, the requirements for one of the Pentagon’s most important and valuable acquisition programmes have
Wed, 18/03/2015 - 05:00
Which countries are most reliant on defence and security equipment imports? According to SIPRI data, India is again the largest defence importer, accounting for 15% of global deals in the sector. That is treble Saudi Arabia and China’s imports, which are the
Tue, 17/03/2015 - 05:00
Which countries have the highest volume of defence and security equipment exports? According to SIPRI data, the US is again the largest defence exporter, accounting for nearly a third (31%) of all global deals in the sector. Together with Russia (27%), the two Cold War superpowers acco
Mon, 16/03/2015 - 05:00
Turkey has released a Request for Information (RFI) for its indigenous fighter jet programme set to replace the F-16 fighter fleet by 2030, according to repo
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 05:00
At the Airborne ISR & C2 Battle Management conference in London, UK this week Colonel Austin Pearce, Assistant Director Concepts, British Army revealed his Top 10 themes for the future of ISR. The growing importance of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance will play a centr
Wed, 11/03/2015 - 05:00
There is a significant and largely untapped opportunity behind the convergence of Interoperable Open Architecture (IOA) and the Internet of Things (IoT), according to Geoff Revill, a consultant and technology evangelist at Market Altitude. There has been a fundament
Tue, 10/03/2015 - 05:00
Building upon the success of last year’s event, December 2014 saw the return of Defence IQ’s UAS Training and Simulation conference . Held in London Victoria’s Park Plaza, the conference addressed a series of crucial challenges surrounding the training of serv
Mon, 09/03/2015 - 05:00
What does it take for a military to provide medical support during times of crisis? Deploying forces to areas hit by natural disasters, civil conflict or the outbreak of serious diseases is a mission that has become increasingly prioritised among those with the capability, but doing so
Mon, 09/03/2015 - 05:00
When it comes to the future of defence procurement, Interoperable Open Architecture (IOA) has become the defining objective in Identifying best practices and promoting a competitive process. The aim is to see equipment used by governments and militaries built and enabled to the s
Mon, 09/03/2015 - 05:00
Four nations weigh in on where current challenges and priorities lie when it comes to enhancing their field artillery capabilities for an uncertain future. Whether in the struggle to ensure defence budgets or the ability to predict the type of conflict in tomorrow's operations, one
Mon, 09/03/2015 - 05:00
While many C-level executives have a strategy in place for cybersecurity, many have not included sufficient planning to handle the aftermath of a successful cyber attack. From protecting valuable information, ensuring business operations continue without interruption, and maintaining a
Thu, 05/03/2015 - 06:00
For a company that has one of the most seasoned histories in the U.S. defence market, dating back more than 40 years, it is no surprise that its role in supporting the field artillery needs of both its Ame
Wed, 04/03/2015 - 06:00
The following report provides a select overview of the Arctic patrol and reconnaissance market for the coming years and details future programmes and requirements. To download the full report click on the picture below, which will take you to Defence IQ’s partner website: Arctic
Wed, 04/03/2015 - 06:00
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Wed, 04/03/2015 - 06:00
This article first appeared in Defence Industry Bulletin Issue #4. The next Issue will be available for do
Mon, 02/03/2015 - 06:00
General Dynamics UK has announced the Critical Design Review (CDR) phase for the SCOUT Reconnaissance variant has been successfully completed. The company said
Mon, 02/03/2015 - 06:00
General Dynamics UK has announced the Critical Design Review (CDR) phase for the SCOUT Reconnaissance variant has been successfully completed. The company said
Mon, 02/03/2015 - 06:00
Admiral Paul Zukunft, the commandant of the US Coast Guard (USCG), has expressed concern about the lack of ice-breaking capabilities the US boasts as the importance of the Arctic continues to expand and activity in the region increases. Speaking during his annual st
Fri, 27/02/2015 - 06:00
Deloitte's Chris Recchia at the firm's London headquarters <
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