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Defence IQ is an authoritative news source for high quality and exclusive commentary and analysis on global defence and military-related topics. Since being created in 2009, Defence IQ's online community and military forum has rapidly grown to over 92,000 defence professionals. Sourcing interviews and insights directly from senior military and industry professionals on air defence
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New RAF intelligence aircraft to be delivered seven months early

Mon, 20/07/2015 - 06:00
Defence Secretary announces the second RAF Airseeker intelligence aircraft will be delivered well ahead of schedule. Following the Prime Minister’s recent direction to invest and build up the UK’s intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) ca
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Lockheed Martin confirms acquisition of Sikorsky

Mon, 20/07/2015 - 06:00
After weeks of rumored negotiations, Lockheed Martin has confirmed it will acquire Sikorsky Aircraft from United technologies Corporation (UTC) for $9 billion. Sikorsky will be aligned under the Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (MST) business segment

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African Defence Review Q&A: Maritime experts bang the drum, but focus should be on land

Thu, 16/07/2015 - 06:00
A range of serious and fluid security challenges across the African continent has been driving the modest African armoured vehicles market over recent years, as well as the spectrum of other security solutions on offer to African militaries. Ahead of this year’s A
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African Defence Review Q&A: Maritime experts bang the drum, but focus should be on land

Thu, 16/07/2015 - 06:00
A range of serious and fluid security challenges across the African continent has been driving the modest African armoured vehicles market over recent years, as well as the spectrum of other security solutions on offer to African militaries. Ahead of this year’s A
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Naval Helicopter Digest: June-July 2015

Thu, 16/07/2015 - 06:00
Read up on the latest news from the global Naval Helicopter market, including activity from the U.S., Italy, UK, Portugal, Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, India and Denmark; and with insight into the recent contracts of AgustaWestland, Sikorsky, Ultra Electronics, and more. Click on t
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Analysis of Latin American coastal and border security capabilities

Thu, 16/07/2015 - 06:00
Economies here are under pressure from continent-wide security threats, such as widespread drug production and organised crime. Consequently, investment in coastal and border surveillance to counteract this problem has survived tough austerity measures and remains a key priority in order
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German propulsion systems for new Turkish combat corvettes

Wed, 15/07/2015 - 06:00
MTU Friedrichshafen’s Turkish operation, MTU Motor Türbin Sanayi ve Ticaret, has been awarded a contract by the Turkish firm Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) for the delivery of four 16V 595 TE90 diesel engines for two combat MILGEM (Milli Gemi”,
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UK orders 40mm cannon for tracked armoured vehicles

Mon, 13/07/2015 - 06:00
CTA International (CTAI), the joint venture between BAE Systems and Nexter Systems, has been awarded a £150 million contract from the UK’s Ministry of Defence for the full production scale output of the automatic cannon part of CTAS (Cased Telescoped Armament System) weapon
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UK orders 40mm cannon for tracked armoured vehicles

Mon, 13/07/2015 - 06:00
CTA International (CTAI), the joint venture between BAE Systems and Nexter Systems, has been awarded a £150 million contract from the UK’s Ministry of Defence for the full production scale output of the automatic cannon part of CTAS (Cased Telescoped Armament System) weapon
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Piracy in South-East Asia "increasingly dangerous"

Fri, 10/07/2015 - 06:00
Defence IQ recently attended a conference in London hosted by Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP), a project undertaken by the One Earth Future Foundation in an effort to mobilise action against global maritime piracy with the input of stakeholders, government and militaries, public and private
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Latest A400M transport aircraft is delivered to the Royal Air Force

Fri, 10/07/2015 - 06:00
The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce it has taken delivery of its third A400M Atlas aircraft, which has flown to the UK. The next-generation transport aircraft took off from the assembly plant in Seville, Spain and landed at its new home at RAF Brize Norto
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Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland signs with MBDA France for warhead production

Wed, 08/07/2015 - 06:00
The MMP anti-armour missile system will replace current anti-tank systems of French Army (MBD
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UK invests in additive manufacturing R&D to bolster aerospace sector

Mon, 06/07/2015 - 06:00
The UK is investing in additive manufacturing research and development to maintain its place at the forefront of innovation in the global aerospace market.
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UK defence industry survey frowns on EU Exit

Mon, 06/07/2015 - 06:00
A study co
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Demand for e-Learning technologies in military training rockets

Fri, 03/07/2015 - 06:00
At a busy e-Learning tradeshow at London Olympia in the spring of 2014, over a hundred companies exhibited innovative learning technologies for corporate and public sector clients. But only 3 or 4 had prior experience in doing work for the military. This was understandab
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Predictions for the African defence market

Mon, 29/06/2015 - 06:00
Africa has been on something of a spending spree in the past few years, upping their stake in the global defence market while addressing urgent security challenges at home. For most states, reinforcing the reputation of a secure and civilised environment is the first step in encouraging
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Predictions for the African defence market

Mon, 29/06/2015 - 06:00
Africa has been on something of a spending spree in the past few years, upping their stake in the global defence market while addressing urgent security challenges at home. For most states, reinforcing the reputation of a secure and civilised environment is the first step in encouraging
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