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Tue, 23/09/2014 - 06:00
Following a career in the U.S. Navy, Captain Ned Lundquist (Ret.) is now the Principal Science Writer at MCR Federal based in McLean, VA. He supports several government and commercial clients as a strategic communication professional in support of acquisition, training and logistics progra
Mon, 22/09/2014 - 06:00
BAE Systems and Patria have announced a partnership for Australia’s Land 400 – Land Combat Vehicle System (LCVS) – programme. The team plan to use Patria’s 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) with BAE as the prime contractor. The programme see
Mon, 22/09/2014 - 06:00
Singapore is a small nation, just half the size of the island of Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands, but home to more than five million people. The nation’s navy is as good as any in the region, and its six modern Formidable-class frigates are made for much more than homeland defense.<
Mon, 22/09/2014 - 06:00
The U.S. Navy and its partners have maintained a commanding presence in the Middle East for many years. Behind the naval power is the enabling power of logistics, maintenance and repair. Every ship that deploys in the region needs it. Preparing ships to be ready to
Thu, 18/09/2014 - 06:00
At the Military Airlift conference in London this week, leading experts met to discuss the future of strategic and tactical airlifts, particularly focusing on the impact of the A400M. The
Thu, 18/09/2014 - 06:00
Work leading up the completion of the multinational F-35 program is largely on track, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office executive officer said in remarks during the 2014 Air Force Association’s Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 15. <
Wed, 17/09/2014 - 06:00
Americans involved in the field of Personnel Recovery (PR) count themselves among one of the most dedicated communities in the military and civil emergency domains, being that there is an ingrained commitment to seeing fellow servicemen and women returned home safely. Therefore, training
Wed, 17/09/2014 - 06:00
With US troops scheduled to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year, Joint Tactical Air Control (JTAC) have played a pivotal part in the war, directing daily airstrikes against Taliban positions. When coalition troops are under fire, their ability to communicate accurate information i
Tue, 16/09/2014 - 06:00
The arrival of the Modi administration in India is starting to show evidence of a more progressive approach to competition. A country that now accounts for over 17% of the world’s population has struggled to keep pace with its fellow Asian giant China’s growth, held back by
Tue, 16/09/2014 - 06:00
The U.S. Army has released a new requirement for three light armoured vehicles to help it transition into a more expeditionary force and increase air-landing capabilities. The three vehicles – mobile protected firepower (MPF), ultra-lightweight combat vehicle (ULCV), and light re
Mon, 15/09/2014 - 06:00
Australia’s Future Submarine Sea 1000 programme, which will replace its ageing fleet of Collins-class vessels, took another turn with Saab making a last minute offer for the work. The company has not made an official bid but claims to be talking to the Australian government about
Mon, 15/09/2014 - 06:00
Without a doubt, surface warships are one of the most complex weapon platforms developed by humanity. They represent inherent compromises between
Mon, 15/09/2014 - 06:00
The U.S. Navy has hit back at its critics with a staunch defence of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme . Lt Robert Myers, a Pentagon spokesman for the Navy, charged that critics have rounded on the LCS because of outdated perspectives, stressing that the vers
Thu, 11/09/2014 - 06:00
It’s been a torrid year for the civilian aviation industry with this year’s news cycle dominated by the tragic fates of Malaysian Airline flights MH17 and MH370. Airlines and governments are raising concerns about passenger safety as industry enters a period of thorough sel
Thu, 11/09/2014 - 06:00
United Technologies Corp's Pratt & Whitney unit said the "root cause" of the June 23 engine failure on a Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jet should be clear by the end of September, which would pave the way for over $1 billion in contracts for another 84 engines.
Wed, 10/09/2014 - 06:00
With polls suggesting the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ vote are neck and neck in the run up to the Scottish referendum on independence, attention has again been drawn to the future of the United Kingdom’s nuclear Trident programme. The Ro
Fri, 05/09/2014 - 06:00
On the first day of the NATO summit in Newport, UK defence secretary Michael Fallon announced a deal with Latvia to sell 123 surplus combat reconnaissance armoured vehicles. The Latvian Army will pay £39.4 million for the vehicles, including overhaul and refurbishment.
Fri, 05/09/2014 - 06:00
Chris Markey is the Chairman of the Defence Forum of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT). He provides advice and consultancy support in both commercial and defence sectors, primarily on supply chain and logistic issues. Ahead of his presentation at the Qatar
Wed, 03/09/2014 - 06:00
Pakistan has received the last four upgraded F-16 fighter aircraft from Turkish firm Tusas Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The avionics and structural modernisation of 41 F-16s completes the contract first signed with the Pakistan Air Force in 2009. TAI has rece
Wed, 03/09/2014 - 06:00
The Royal Navy’s minehunting ship HMS Quorn returned to its home in Portsmouth this week after an eight month deployment in the G
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