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From protection to survival, network centric operations (NCO) work behind the scenes in many military environments. In the lead up to Asia's NCO event, Penny Jones caught up with the Thai Army to discover why it sees NCO as integral to its home and international efforts.
UK Bribery Bill: What it Means for the Defence and Aerospace Industries
Alex Hawkes investigates the potential impact of a new UK Bribery Bill on the aerospace and defence sectors.
Alex Hawkes investigates the potential impact of a new UK Bribery Bill on the aerospace and defence sectors.
Who Supports the UK Military's Support Chain?
The UK government is continuing to support prolonged military operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
The UK government is continuing to support prolonged military operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Ahead of the Pack in Afghanistan
The UK's Ministry of Defence has recently invested heavily in next-generation patrol vehicles for use in Afghanistan.
The UK's Ministry of Defence has recently invested heavily in next-generation patrol vehicles for use in Afghanistan.
Redefining Warfare's Electromagnetic Spectrum
Getting into electronic warfare may be as simple as buying a laptop.
Getting into electronic warfare may be as simple as buying a laptop.
War Machines of Afghanistan
Robots have been at the forefront a revolution since the conflict in Afghanistan began in 2001.
Robots have been at the forefront a revolution since the conflict in Afghanistan began in 2001.
Military Forces Move into Power
Heavy and unreliable power sources could be a thing of the past as armies fund research into fuel cell technology.
Heavy and unreliable power sources could be a thing of the past as armies fund research into fuel cell technology.
University Challenge: Part II
Alex Hawkes investigates the UK Ministry of Defence's university sponsorship scheme for technical officers.
Alex Hawkes investigates the UK Ministry of Defence's university sponsorship scheme for technical officers.
Prioritising Procurement
Any new procurement programme will require a great deal of planning and preparation.
Any new procurement programme will require a great deal of planning and preparation.
University Challenge: Part I
The first of a new series of articles focused on innovative collaboration between the military sector and universities.
The first of a new series of articles focused on innovative collaboration between the military sector and universities.
OH-58 Kiowa: The US Army's (Not So) Temporary Solution
As the US Army cuts back the ARH-70 Arapaho programme, the service of the OH-58 Kiowa is extended once again.
As the US Army cuts back the ARH-70 Arapaho programme, the service of the OH-58 Kiowa is extended once again.
Missile Shield Leads to Political Dogma
Old antagonisms are rising as the US increases its missile defence capabilities.
Old antagonisms are rising as the US increases its missile defence capabilities.
Opening Communication Lines
For today's military, mobility and communication are the keys to any successful operation.
For today's military, mobility and communication are the keys to any successful operation.
Testing the Water
For combat forces, military watercraft provide the critical link between sea and shore.
For combat forces, military watercraft provide the critical link between sea and shore.
The Information Minefield
The need for a 'one patient, one record' has never been greater than on the battlefield.
The need for a 'one patient, one record' has never been greater than on the battlefield.
Rise of the Machines
Long the dream of science fiction writers and military planners alike, the armed services robot is becoming a reality.
Long the dream of science fiction writers and military planners alike, the armed services robot is becoming a reality.
Off-the-Shelf Solutions for the Battlefield
How are commercial off-the-shelf products helping to drive down the military's costs?
How are commercial off-the-shelf products helping to drive down the military's costs?
The Nocturnal Soldier
How is the newest night-vision technology helping soldiers reach their targets and stay alive? Al Elliott investigates.
How is the newest night-vision technology helping soldiers reach their targets and stay alive? Al Elliott investigates.
Wireless Warfare: New Technology for the Super Soldier
Improved wireless networks are revolutionising the combat effectiveness of the humble infantryman.
Improved wireless networks are revolutionising the combat effectiveness of the humble infantryman.
Technology Opportunities in Defence
Dr Gareth Evans looks at the ongoing investment in people in defence.
Dr Gareth Evans looks at the ongoing investment in people in defence.
Staying Secure on Base
Security counts for little if it doesn't keep central headquarters online and protect against intrusion.
Security counts for little if it doesn't keep central headquarters online and protect against intrusion.
RFID in the War Zone
How has RFID technology helped the Australian Defence Force improve visibility while better tracking goods?
How has RFID technology helped the Australian Defence Force improve visibility while better tracking goods?
TETRA – Taking Military Technology into the Everyday World
Since 1995 TETRA has become a major requirement in military communications projects.
Since 1995 TETRA has become a major requirement in military communications projects.
The Stryker Vehicles: Striking a Temporary Balance
The US Army is continually ramping up its Stryker brigade with the idea that smaller wars require smaller vehicles.
The US Army is continually ramping up its Stryker brigade with the idea that smaller wars require smaller vehicles.
Skynet – A New Saviour in the Sky
We take a look at the controversial Skynet 5 series, the third satellite of which is expected to launch in 2008.
We take a look at the controversial Skynet 5 series, the third satellite of which is expected to launch in 2008.
Tough Talking
Modern warfare requires more technology in the field than ever – and it needs to be mobile as well as rugged.
Modern warfare requires more technology in the field than ever – and it needs to be mobile as well as rugged.
The Great GiG in the Sky
Network-centric warfare isn't a new concept, however, it is becoming increasingly real.
Network-centric warfare isn't a new concept, however, it is becoming increasingly real.
