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The world’s top 10 arms exporters
Which countries have the largest defence industrial output? Which have the highest volume of defence and security equipment exports? According to SIPRI data, the US is the largest defence exporter, accounting for nearly a third (30%) of all global deals in the sector. Together with
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Does the role of the fighter jet need a rethink?
The nature of conflict continues to evolve. Fresh out of Afghanistan, Western forces return to the prospect of diverse combat operations, including the possibility of operating in contested air space. Meanwhile, fighter aircraft remain one of the largest areas of expenditure in militar
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Smart military technologies confront new challenges
The U.S. Army has been advancing its development of smart technology integration into the daily routines of its troops, be it in the training fields or the theatre of operations. From enabling real-time video and imagery from multiple unmanned aerial and ground systems direct to a mobi
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France announces AIF assault rifle tender
France’s procurement agency (DGA) declared a new tender on May 16 for its Arme Individuelle Future (AIF) replacement programme to the armed forces FAMAS standard assault rifle. A total of 90,000 weapons are to be purchased, comprised of 45,000 assault rifles a
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Slovakia hints at new small arms tender
The Slovakian Ministry of Defence has suggested that it is in the process of formulating a new tender for Army assault rifles, semi-automatic pistols and submachine guns from Czech small arms manufacturer Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod. The news comes on the back of c
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Romania readies small arms factories for major output
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has announced a new investment into its defence plans, with most of the capital going towards the modernisation of soldier systems and equipment. In May, Defence Minister Mircea Dusa explained to a press conference that the
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US Army begins fielding modernised M4
The United States Army has now begun its roll out of improved M4A1 carbines for standard infantry, updating the original M4 model first introduced in 1994. Changes to the M4 are minor but “greatly” increase capability in terms of accuracy and reliability
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F-35 Weekly Update: 26th June 2014
A fire broke out on a F-35 Joint Strike Fighter after an attempted takeoff at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The radar-evading, supersonic fighter jet, a nearly $400-billion weapons program under development for more than a decade, experienced the emergency on the
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General Dynamics unveils PMRS Scout SV variant prototype at DVD
General Dynamics demonstrated a prototype of the Protected Mobility Recce Support (PMRS) variant of the UK’s Scout Sp
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What would the US go to war for in Asia - where is Obama's red line on China?
Harry White in an analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). He has written on issues including defence capability, US strategic policy, Iran’s nuclear program, and Asian security. Harry has master’s degrees in international relations from ANU and the London S
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Indian Navy assessing air defence options for aircraft carrier
The Indian Navy is assessing new air defence systems for the INS Vikramaditya , its largest warship, after concerns that it is vulnerable to air attacks. The aircraft carrier is not equipped with on-board self defence weapons nor a close in weapon system (CIWS) to shoot down in
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Royal Navy's new eyes in the sky
The Royal Navy's first ever remotely-piloted air system takes flight. Just 7 months after the Ministry of Defence ordered the system from Boeing Defence UK, footage has been released showing ScanEagle taking flight from HMS Somerset in the Gulf. The system, whic
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F-35 Weekly Update: 19th June 2014
The Pentagon, already seeking to keep F-35 Joint Strike Fighter costs from soaring sky high, has now put the entire fleet on the ground. The Department of Defense grounded all F-35's over the weekend, The Wall Street Journal reported, concerned over an engine oi
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Are offshore patrol vessels the solution to Africa's maritime threats?
The acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. But are such vessels truly the answer to Africa's issues? A series of questions must be asked to determine their suitability including what threat are they being used to reduce,
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Top 30 US Department of Defense Suppliers 2014
The U.S. Department of Defense has released a list of its top 30 suppliers in a move to increase competitive contracts in the sector and boost incentives for its “top performers.&rdqu
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General Dynamics displays new generation Piranha 3+ at Eurosatory
General Dynamics European Land Systems displayed the newest member of the Piranha family this week at Eurosatory in Paris. The Piranha 3+ is the new generation of the company’s successful Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) family featuring improved protection and mo
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New medium tank concept unveiled at Eurosatory
CMI Defence and BAE Systems Hägglunds unveiled a new medium tank concept at Eurosatory this week based on the Cockerill XC-8 tur
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10 things to see at Eurosatory 2014
Defence IQ spent the day at Eurosatory on Monday 16 June 2014 as the doors for this year’s event opened. The exhibition space is enormous and would take a full week to visit each stand in turn but we’ve come up with a list of the some of the first things you should go see this
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Multi-national cost sharing the way forward for military procurement, says Brig Dunn
Defence IQ was honoured to speak with Brigadier Mark L Dunn, Head of Support Chain Management for the UK MoD, recently to discuss military logistics, how to efficiently support operations overseas and how this pertains in particular to GCC countries. Here’s the transcript…
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F-35 Weekly Update: 13th June 2014
For the first time in two years, the path is clear for the Conservative government to select Canada’s next fighter jet, a choice that could very well mean buying the controversial F-35 Lightning without a competition. A panel of independent monitors on Thursda
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