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Sweden to go ahead with Gripen acquisition after Swiss No vote

DefenceIQ - Mon, 01/09/2014 - 06:00
When Switzerland voted No in the referendum to sanction the acquisition of Saab’s Gripen as its next generation fighter jet, it posed a problem for Sweden. The two countries had agreed a co-financing deal to buy the JAS 39 Gripen E to share development costs
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ROK Navy completes exercise with USS Blue Ridge

DefenceIQ - Mon, 01/09/2014 - 06:00
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has completed joint exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2014 (UFG 14) with U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a 17-day port visit. The exercise was designed to enhance combat readiness and interoperability by utilisin
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Obama, Cameron call for greater European defence spending ahead of NATO summit

DefenceIQ - Mon, 01/09/2014 - 06:00
Barack Obama and David Cameron are set to lead calls for European leaders to increase defence spending at this week’s NATO summit in Wales. NATO demands member states spend over 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence but few other than the UK adhere to these criteria.
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Jonyang GDG130

Military-Today.com - Mon, 01/09/2014 - 01:35

Chinese Jonyang GDG130 Backhoe Loader
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Sierra Leone Police discuss armoured vehicle requirements

DefenceIQ - Sun, 31/08/2014 - 06:00
After a decade-long civil war and years of economic mismanagement by the government, Sierra Leone’s polic
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RS-26 Rubezh

Military-Today.com - Sun, 31/08/2014 - 01:55

Russian RS-26 Rubezh Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
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Badger

Military-Today.com - Fri, 29/08/2014 - 23:45

South African Badger Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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Japan's defence budget jumps 2.4% to bolster ISR capabilities

DefenceIQ - Fri, 29/08/2014 - 06:00
Signalling further tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan’s Ministry of Defence has requested a 2.4% increase in its annual budget. The 2015 budget will total ¥4.9 trillion ($47.25 billion). In a budget request document, Japan’s MoD stated that t
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HMS Illustrious takes final bow

DefenceIQ - Fri, 29/08/2014 - 06:00
After a 32-year career, the last of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers decommissions in Portsmouth. Having sailed over 900,000 miles on operations across the globe, including helping with the aftermath of the first Gulf War, HMS Illustrious has been decommission
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An assessment of maritime security and piracy in Asia

DefenceIQ - Fri, 29/08/2014 - 06:00
Not one Navy, Coast Guard or Air Force in Asia is content with their maritime security and anti-piracy capabilities. Each one is considering bolstering their f
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MOWAG Piranha IIIC

Military-Today.com - Fri, 29/08/2014 - 01:55

Swiss MOWAG Piranha IIIC Armored Personnel Carrier
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Top 10 Largest Military Cargo Aircraft

Military-Today.com - Thu, 28/08/2014 - 01:55

Top 10 Largest Military Cargo Aircraft
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Assessing Australia's power projection capability

DefenceIQ - Wed, 27/08/2014 - 06:00
Much has been made of the Australian Navy's procurement of Landing Helicopter Dockships (LHD) and Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD) with the Government citing improved capability to respond to humanitarian crises as a leading reason for the acquisitions. Given the ships the LHD is repla
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S-500

Military-Today.com - Wed, 27/08/2014 - 01:55

Russian S-500 Long-Range Air-Defense and Anti-Ballistic Missile System
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Forward air control training in a coalition environment

DefenceIQ - Tue, 26/08/2014 - 06:00
When it comes to calling in air support, there is never room for inaccuracy. As we continue along a road that takes us towards more precise operations, thanks largely to technological advancement, the results of any call for fire will always lie in the hands of the operators and ensuri
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F-35 News Round Up: 26th August 2014

DefenceIQ - Tue, 26/08/2014 - 06:00
Lockheed Martin said Monday that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program enjoyed a good August, successfully completing several milestones, including its 400th flight and, on Aug. 13 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., firing a missile. The F-35 has completed 19,500 ho
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T-72UA1

Military-Today.com - Tue, 26/08/2014 - 01:55

Ukrainian T-72UA1 Main Battle Tank
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MOWAG Piranha IIIH

Military-Today.com - Mon, 25/08/2014 - 01:30

Swiss MOWAG Piranha IIIH Armored Personnel Carrier
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Lockheed Martin Havoc

Military-Today.com - Sun, 24/08/2014 - 01:55

American Lockheed Martin Havoc Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier
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Santana PS-10

Military-Today.com - Sat, 23/08/2014 - 01:55

Spanish Santana PS-10 Light Utility Vehicle
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