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Indian Navy takes delivery of indigenous OPV, two more expected by end of year
Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) has delivered the fourth Saryu-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) to the Indian Navy. INS Sumitra, a 105-metre anti-piracy vessel, features several electronic, communication and weapon systems. The Indian Navy has already taken delivery of th
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BAE Systems unveils step-change in night vision HMD technology
BAE Systems has unveiled a new Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) with an integrated night vision camera to allow fighter pilots to see in the dark. The Striker II h
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Does the UK need to bolster its maritime patrol and surveillance capabilities?
BAE's Nimrod MRA4 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Photo: Ronnie Macdonald A
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MH17 "blown out of the sky" over contested Ukrainian airspace, international investigation underway
The crash site near the village of Grabovo in Ukraine “Shot down.
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F-35 Weekly Update: 18th July 2014
THE failure of the Joint Strike Fighter to travel to England for a premier air show has heaped further embarrassment on its developers as they try to convince sceptics that the $US400 billion ($A432.78 billion) program is a price worth paying. THE plane couldn't
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Can technology overcome the friendly fire problem? DARPA is about to find out with its PCAS programme
On June 10, 2014, five US soldiers were killed in the Arghandab district of Zabul Province in southern Afghanistan, in what is understood to have been a friendly fire incident. A coalition-led air strike mistakenly targeted the troops as they returned to base after an operation. At onc
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USMC small arms requirements a big ask for industry
The Marines are set to adopt a new shoulder-launched upgrade but the door is open for industry to help a range of potential small arms updates. Last year, the United States Marine Corps Systems Command teamed with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSW
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Who is Michael Fallon?
UK's new Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon. Photo: Telegraph With ne
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Farnborough Airshow: UK to invest £1.1 billion in counter terror capabilities says Cameron, but F-35 still grounded
A model of the F-35 at Farnborough. Photo: BBC
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Future of Sri Lankan Defense Industry: Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape & Forecasts to 2019
The Sri Lankan defense industry is anticipated to record a CAGR of over 8% over the next five years. Report description overview: Strategic Defense Intelligence’s Future of the Sri Lankan Defense Industry
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Colombia, Brazil jointly develop patrol vessel for Amazon river reconnaissance
Brazil and Colombia sign joint agreement. Photo: Cotecmar Brazil and Co
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F-35 Weekly Update: 10th July 2014
The F35B Lightning II joint strike fighter, the cornerstone of Britain’s new aircraft carrier fleet, looks set to suffer an embarrassment by failing to appear on its planned debut international. Concerns about the reliability and safety of Britian’s next
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India airlifts nurses out of Iraq following militant siege
The airlift operation to evacuate Indian citizens from Iraq continued this week when another 200 boarded a special charter flight out of Najaf on Iraq Airways. The news comes after 183 Indian nationals were initially evacuated on Saturday, including 46 nurses that
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Hell in LA? Not anymore, says police chief as criminal intelligence and surveillance technologies improve
Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Michel Moore, a 32-year veteran on the force, talks to Defence IQ how the Department is adapting to the ever-growing threat of sophisticated criminal enterprises, and implementing new technologies and initiatives with the help of security
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How new technologies are monitoring criminals in cities that never sleep
As urban populations continue to rise, civil authorities are waking up to the need for vast upgrades to city safety measures. Given the demand on advanced and widespread surveillance, authorities are increasingly turning to command and control (C2) centres as a method of overseeing even
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Defence Reports from Progressive Media Group - July 2014
Access new defence industry reports from Strategic Defence Intelligence. These reports offer global information on the latest developments in the defence industry. The research is complied from Strategic Defence Intelligence's unique monitoring platform which t
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How does Narendra Modi’s approach to digital media impact the Indian defence industry?
Narendra Modi celebrates election victory over Twitter with his 5+ million followers<
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UK's new aircraft carrier officially named HMS Queen Elizabeth
The largest warship in the Royal Navy’s history was officially named HMS Queen Elizabeth today in a champagne ceremony led by the monarch she was named after. “Wherever the ship may serve, whatever tasks they may ask of her, let all those who serve in he
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F-35 Weekly Update: 3rd July 2014
U.S. and British military officials are working on a joint directive to require mandatory inspections of engines on all Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets, after an Air Force F-35A caught fire at a Florida air base last week, said sources familiar with the situation.
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100 defence and security people you should follow on Twitter
Twitter can be a great tool to help users learn about and understand issues in the defence industry. It offers instant, relevant and, if you’re following the right people, reliable information. Twitter also allows users to easily read a wide range of opinions and quickly apprecia
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