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For decades, borders have meant more than just a division of land. In times of war they represent safe havens and lines of defence. David Benest asks what this means for new electronic borders in Afghanistan.
How Missiles Can Save the World
Gordon Feller looks at Obama's plans for missile defence in Europe.
Gordon Feller looks at Obama's plans for missile defence in Europe.
Maritime Prepositioning – Where Anxiety is Good
Maritime prepositioning certainly has its positives but has security been given enough emphasis?
Maritime prepositioning certainly has its positives but has security been given enough emphasis?
DSEi: When Ethics Count
Protests are not new at DSEi – but should the event be looking beyond small business to promote ethics in defence?
Protests are not new at DSEi – but should the event be looking beyond small business to promote ethics in defence?
Software that Fights Fatigue
Fatigue analysis software can breathe new life into assets and save time and money during the design process.
Fatigue analysis software can breathe new life into assets and save time and money during the design process.
The Déjà Vu Behind the Helicopter Debate
Why is an argument still needed for the provision of helicopters to UK forces fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Why is an argument still needed for the provision of helicopters to UK forces fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Latin America Has 'El Amor' for Armour on Vehicles
New bulked-up civil-military hybrids are taking the Latin American market by storm. Richard Gasparre investigates.
New bulked-up civil-military hybrids are taking the Latin American market by storm. Richard Gasparre investigates.
All Aboard the Cyber Bandwagon
Will Obama's new military cyberspace command really put an end to cyber attacks? Richard Gasparre investigates.
Will Obama's new military cyberspace command really put an end to cyber attacks? Richard Gasparre investigates.
The Role of Small Arms in Dismounted Close Combat
What is the benefit of front-line experience in dismounted close combat?
What is the benefit of front-line experience in dismounted close combat?
The Giant Awakes: China's Military Rise
China, to some degree, owes its military growth to US consumerism.
China, to some degree, owes its military growth to US consumerism.
When Electrical Equipment Should Not Go To Waste: Part II – Compliance
This month, columnist John Maclean looks at what companies working in defence should do to ensure future contracts.
This month, columnist John Maclean looks at what companies working in defence should do to ensure future contracts.
Obama Sets His Sights on Defence
In his first few months as US President, Barack Obama has sought to build a leaner, more focused war machine.
In his first few months as US President, Barack Obama has sought to build a leaner, more focused war machine.
When Electrical Equipment Should Not Go To Waste
Defence companies supplying electronics for EU-based contracts could face environmental compliance regulations.
Defence companies supplying electronics for EU-based contracts could face environmental compliance regulations.
Obama – Putting People, Not Technology, First
Where will defence spending in the US head with a new political focus? Richard B Gasparre finds out.
Where will defence spending in the US head with a new political focus? Richard B Gasparre finds out.
US Army Finds Alternative Energy
New technologies are allowing the military to become more fuel efficient.
New technologies are allowing the military to become more fuel efficient.
Shoot First, Improve Combat ID Later?
If any operational military problem requires a top-down solution it's fratricide, otherwise known as 'friendly fire'.
If any operational military problem requires a top-down solution it's fratricide, otherwise known as 'friendly fire'.
Seamless Security – Can Wireless Technology Match the Demands of the Military Sector?
Wireless technology has immense value for the military sector but caution remains that it can render systems vulnerable.
Wireless technology has immense value for the military sector but caution remains that it can render systems vulnerable.
Russian Arms for Saudi May Have Big Side Benefits
Saudi Arabia's defence market, one of NATO's 'core four' countries, may soon become a much more competitive account.
Saudi Arabia's defence market, one of NATO's 'core four' countries, may soon become a much more competitive account.
Robotics Locomotion Research Goes Back to Nature
The technology of ground mobility may be on the verge of the biggest thing since the wheel. Richard B Gasparre reports.
The technology of ground mobility may be on the verge of the biggest thing since the wheel. Richard B Gasparre reports.
Multi-Dimensionality in Chinese Strategy
The Chinese have been using asymmetric warfare for years, but they are not the only ones.
The Chinese have been using asymmetric warfare for years, but they are not the only ones.
Size Matters – Small is Sexy in the UAV Microcosm
Richard B Gasparre discovers just how small a UAV can get.
Richard B Gasparre discovers just how small a UAV can get.
Brave New Contracting World: The JLTV Competition
Are traditional aerospace companies finding traction on the ground when it comes to military competition?
Are traditional aerospace companies finding traction on the ground when it comes to military competition?
The UK MoD and the Case of the Lost Data
The UK Ministry of Defence has recently admitted embarrassing security breaches, resulting in loss of data.
The UK Ministry of Defence has recently admitted embarrassing security breaches, resulting in loss of data.
Can Green Be Unseen?
For decades, battery-powered cars have been a dream of the environmentally friendly.
For decades, battery-powered cars have been a dream of the environmentally friendly.
Army Green – The Future of Combat Vehicle Propulsion
Which giant institution will be the first to field a fleet of all-hybrid vehicles? Toyota? Hertz? California?
Which giant institution will be the first to field a fleet of all-hybrid vehicles? Toyota? Hertz? California?
