Guerrilla Warfare: Bolívar and the Venezuelan Liberation Movement

The Venezuelan independence fighter, Simón Bolívar, used surprise attacks and guerrilla tactics to liberate South America from the Spanish Empire.

By - 31 January 2019

When The UK Made Military Small Arms

There was a time when gun design and manufacturing flourished in the UK and guns were exported to battlefields in India and America.

By Anita Hawser - 24 January 2019

Germany's Rheinmetall takes stake in BAE Systems as part of a new joint venture to design and manufacture military vehicles in the UK.

By - 24 January 2019

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

With the UK set to leave the European Union, how will it impact UK defence companies that have relied on EU contracts and funding?

By Jack Richardson - 24 January 2019

George Washington's Guerrilla Tactics at Trenton

George Washington suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the British. But by using guerrilla tactics, he altered the course of the American Revolution.

By Peter Polack - 07 December 2018

Getting To Grips With Robots

Biggest British military robotics exercise tests the use of COTs unmanned systems to provide forces with lower-cost tools on the battle field.

By Anita Hawser - 15 November 2018

A Billion More For Defence, But Is It Enough?

UK Chancellor finds an extra £1 billion for UK defence, but it won't plug the £20 billion hole in the Defence Equipment Plan.

By Anita Hawser - 29 October 2018

Rafael Extended Range Spike Variant to Compete for German Tiger Programme

Rafael says new Spike missile variant can detect camouflaged targets and defeat armour protection on most Main Battle Tanks.

By - 04 September 2018

155 mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer "NORA-B52"

The NORA-B52 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer is designed to provide powerful, sudden and rapid fire against tactically, operatively and strategically significant targets at greater distances.

By Yugoimport-SDPR - 30 August 2018

The Next Generation of Land Warfare

Countries are exploiting the benefits of Unmanned Ground Vehicles to encompass a wide range of missions (combat, ISR, EOD), and work has even begun on an unmanned main battle tank.

By Giulia Tilenni - 03 June 2018

UK To Rejoin Boxer Programme After Hiatus

UK MoD announces plan to rejoin Boxer programme and not run competition for UK MIV programme after Australia selects the 8x8 for its Land 400 Phase 2 programme.

By Jack Richardson & Anita Hawser - 06 April 2018

Rheinmetall's Boxer Successful In Close Competition For Land 400 Second Phase

The selection of Rheinmetall's 8x8 Boxer CRV for the Land 400 Phase 2 Project in Australia and the UK's MIV programme.

By - 15 March 2018

Loitering Airborne Systems

Loitering munitions provide eyes in the sky for target acquisition as well as lethal firepower. Has their time finally arrived?

By Giulia Tilenni - 05 March 2018

Houthis' Ballistic Missiles: Triggering a Regional War or Concealed Iranian Tests?

Ballistic missiles fired by Houthis against the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen are believed to come from Iran.

By Riad Kahwaji - 10 February 2018

Active Protection Systems at International Armoured Vehicles 2018

How safe are Active Protection Systems? Israel's Trophy system is "combat proven," whilst ADS's APS has been benchmarked against a civilian safety standard.

By Anita Hawser - 23 January 2018

Autonomous Decision-Making

Sorting fiction from reality: How much autonomy should machines be given on the battle field to make decisions without human intervention?

By Anita Hawser - 24 November 2017

Unmanned Tactical Resupply on the Front Line

Could unmanned all-terrain vehicles, driverless trucks and Hoverbike drones save lives and de-risk the last mile of logistics on the frontline?

By - 15 November 2017

NATO To Use Cyber Effects in Defensive Operations

NATO steps up rhetoric on the use of cyber with nations' cyber weapon capabilities to be integrated into NATO missions and operations.

By Anita Hawser - 10 November 2017

Fallon Falls On His Sword — What Does It Mean For UK Defence?

Michael Fallon bows out as Defence Secretary. Can his successor, Gavin Williamson, get to grips with this challenging ministerial portfolio?

By Anita Hawser - 03 November 2017

Naval and Medical Innovations Dominate At This Year's Show

Unmanned, maritime and medical innovations take centre stage at DSEI 2017 in London.

By Anita Hawser - 11 September 2017

When Is A Military Exercise Not A Military Exercise?

Russia has used previous military exercises as a cover for invading sovereign territory. So what does it have in store for Zapad 2017?

By Anita Hawser - 30 August 2017

NIMR Makes Play For Special Operations Vehicle Market

The Rapid Intervention Vehicle is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Arabian desert, but could appeal to European and Asian buyers.

By Anita Hawser - 24 August 2017

The US Tests Laser Weapons To Counter Drones

The US is ramping up efforts to defeat UAVs and rockets with laser weapons. The latest test saw a laser fired from an Apache helicopter.

By Anita Hawser - 12 July 2017

All NATO Enhanced Forward Battle Groups in the Baltics Are Now in Place

The biggest build-up of forces for a generation on NATO's eastern flank is complete, but what is their effectiveness?

By Anita Hawser & Ralph Zwilling - 19 June 2017

Middle East Countries Beef Up Border Security

Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are stepping up their investment in border security to counter the spread of terrorist attacks.

By Anita Hawser - 21 April 2017

Fighting Talk In Cyberspace

With the recognition of cyberspace as a war fighting domain, Western militaries are talking up their offensive capabilities in cyberspace.

By Anita Hawser - 12 April 2017

Upgunning The Stryker

The perceived Russian threat has resulted in a lethality upgrade, which will see the Stryker fitted with a 30 mm cannon.

By Ralph Zwilling - 24 March 2017

Terrorists: What Motivates Them To Act Alone?

Radicalisation does not fully explain why individuals carry out terrorist attacks. A disconnected-disordered profile can be a contributing factor.

By - 17 March 2017

Ukraine's Latest Weapon In The Fight Against Russian-Backed Rebels

Ukraine's Phantom unmanned multipurpose vehicle will prevent the loss of soldiers' lives on the battlefield.

By Anita Hawser - 28 February 2017

A Force Multiplier On The Battlefield

Unmanned ground vehicles are undergoing a deep development phase. The most advanced solutions are just a preview of the capabilities to come.

By Giulia Tilenni - 01 February 2017

General James 'Mad Dog' Mattis, US Defense Secretary

US Defense Secretary, General Mattis, spent his first day on the job overseeing air strikes against ISIL and speaking with NATO's Secretary General.

By Anita Hawser - 26 January 2017

Rheinmetall's Lynx - Minimising Technical Risk and Cost

Rheinmetall's Lynx IFV hopes to provide a price point that captures the imagination of the export market. Its first potential customer could be Australia.

By Ralph Zwilling - 24 January 2017

Today’s radar challenge

How the electronic warfare (EW) and electronic intelligence (ELINT) communities are keeping pace with modern threats.

By Rohde & Schwarz - 20 January 2017

Defence and Security Co-operation With The EU Will Continue

The UK will continue to work with the EU on defence and security matters, says UK PM Theresa May in her first major speech on Brexit.

By Anita Hawser - 17 January 2017

Made In The UAE

A privately led armoured vehicle sector has enhanced UAE armoured vehicle production.

By Matthew Hedges - 09 January 2017

The Fallout From Brexit

Immediately following the UK vote to leave the EU, the pound declined in value, which is likely to impact the cost of already announced defence acquisition programmes and support costs for in-service equipment.

By Stuart Young, Peter Antill and Richard Fisher - 03 January 2017

Playing The Trump Card In US Defence Policy

President-elect Trump made a lot of comments—some controversial—on defence matters during his election campaign

By Nick Watts - 03 January 2017

Canadian Army Step Up Readiness At Storming Bear

Storming Bear training exercise featured a series of dynamic, live fire training events over diverse terrain.

By - 21 November 2016

Trump and the Middle East: Challenges to Regaining US Supremacy

Can President-elect Trump bring America back from the low point in Middle East relations achieved under Obama's presidency?

By Riad Kahwaji - 17 November 2016

M777 - The Lightweight Route To 155 mm Firepower

The M777 howitzer has transformed the dynamics of modern-day artillery.

By Doug Richardson - 14 November 2016

Soldiers Take Down Drone Using Laser Signal

US soldiers have disabled a commercial off-the-shelf drone using a non-kinetic counter-UAV system.

By Anita Hawser - 04 November 2016

Upgrades in Lethality and Protection

A resurgent Russia is seeing lethality and protection uprgrades predominate in vehicle upgrade programmes.

By Anita Hawser - 20 September 2016

Awaiting the Armata T-14 tank

Russia’s next-generation battle tank, the Armata T-14, is causing a stir with its uncrewed 
turret, increased lethality and hard-kill Active Protection System.

By Joseph Dempsey - 16 September 2016

A Century of Tank Development

The first battle tank was developed 100 years ago. As a mobile, protected weapon platform, the battle tank remains an important component of modern ground forces.

By Richard Ogorkiewicz - 14 September 2016