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How can NATO regain its technological and innovative edge?
There is a reason defence is no longer leading the big innovations of our time, says former NATO Assistant Secretary General David van Weel. Fixing it requires a change in procurement and culture.
Ensuring Water Security: North Water Greenland's Strategic Water Reserve
In a world grappling with the growing challenges of water scarcity and emergency situations, North Water Greenland emerges as a steadfast guardian, delivering a strategic water reserve through bulk tanker vessels for acute or emergency deployment
Europe seeks advanced air defence systems from Israeli companies
Poland, Romania, and Scandinavian countries are talking with "the right people" in Israel about rapid acquisitions of air defence systems, say sources.
Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey talks drones, tanks and returning Crimea home
The end of the war in Ukraine will come much faster if the west supplies fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles, says Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey.
What has Turkey gained by lifting its veto against Sweden and Finland's NATO membership?
At NATO's recent Strategic Summit in Madrid, Turkey lifted its veto against Sweden and Finland joining the military alliance. But what did it gain in return?
Iran and an accelerated nuclear arms race in the Middle East
Could the West's failure to secure a new nuclear deal with Iran, force some Arab and Middle East countries to develop their own nuclear weapon programmes?
Recent missile strikes on Odessa in Ukraine's south continue to fuel speculation about Russian intentions for the strategic sea port, which is Ukraine's lifeline to the rest of the world.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks like conventional warfare on steroids. But focusing on traditional tactics, may prevent us from seeing the advantages of a ‘sneaky war’ against Russia.
How does the Russia–Ukraine crisis stack up in terms of numbers?
Ukraine may have strengthened its military power, but Russia's overall military presence on its border and in Belarus is almost equivalent to the size of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
How Turkey could be embroiled in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Turkey's control of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits under the Montreux Convention could put it in a difficult position if the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates further.
UK MoD is wasting billions of dollars in taxpayers money, according to Labour dossier
The Labour Party's 'Dossier of Waste,' says the UK Ministry of Defence is failing British troops and taxpayers by mismanaging defence contracts worth billions.
First sale of military vessels to Egypt in 30 years
The UK cements its "Global Britain" agenda with the sale of two Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships to Egypt, which is looking to reduce its reliance on the US for military equipment.
Visiting Ships and Waterborne Demonstrations DSEI 2021
Visiting ships DSEI 2021: The Royal Navy's oldest and most technologically advanced frigate, HMS Argyll, and vessels that safeguard Britain's nuclear fleet.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Ambitions Drive a Race for Superiority
Just a handful of countries, including China, the US, France and South Korea, are reimagining what the next generation of aircraft carriers will look like.
Under the water, on the surface and in the air: The US Navy demonstrates how unmanned systems will change future war fighting scenarios at exercise in San Diego.
The pandemic prevented Israeli defence companies from attending IDEX 2021, but future defence co-operation with the UAE looks promising, say officials.
UK PM Boris Johnson announces £16.5 billion boost for defence spending
The UK MoD's £16.5 billion windfall will be spent on shiny new toys, but legacy platforms still need to be maintained and the Equipment Plan is way over budget.
Indra and Spanish Navy at cutting edge of artificial intelligence research for predicting ship malfunctions and improving next-generation vessel maintenance.
As countries ramp up efforts to develop Directed Energy Weapons, a laser weapon system on board a US Navy ship successfully shoots down drone during at sea tests.
Coronavirus outbreaks on board ships and submarines highlight the challenges for Navies in limiting the virus's impact on routine naval operations and training.
HMS Queen Elizabeth sets sail for first fast jet sea trials of the F-35B. But what do budget and personnel cutbacks really mean for the UK's future Carrier Strike capability?
New Unmanned System for Royal Navy Mine Countermeasures
The Royal Navy takes delivery of its first fully autonomous mine sweeper, an important first step in the development of an unmanned capability for hunting sea mines.
The Royal Navy is having a good year, with the launch of the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. But is the Navy 'growing,' as the government suggests?
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
Canada completes Halifax-class Modernization/Frigate Life Extension Project
New radar and electronic warfare capabilities, upgraded missiles and communications will see the Halifax-class frigates in service until the mid-2030s.
Unmanned Warrior in Scotland, is a first for the Navy in terms of it working closely with industry, academia and small- to medium-enterprises to help shape future unmanned maritime capabilities.
Unmanned systems are being explored in areas such as maritime surveillance, mine countermeasures and anti-submarine warfare. But figuring out how they will work alongside manned assets and capabilities is still a work in progress.
The maritime domain remains unrivaled in scope and importance, and managing it is key to maintaining control of major critical infrastructures and trade routes. In his recent address to the World Defense Show 2024, Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo, Chairman Leonardo, outlined the potential risks and areas of innovation needed to protect national security and the global economy.
World Defense Show 2024- under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has revealed some of the industry titans and senior government figures who will address the show’s visitors and exhibitors over four days.