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The dual-use dilemma: examining Britain’s biological weapons policy The UK Government's newly released Biological Non-Proliferation Programme supports research into 'dual-use' pathogens, biological agents that could potentially be used as weapons of...
Secret weapon: the F-INSAS programme F-INSAS aims to put the Indian Army at the forefront of soldier technology, but precious little is currently known about it. Chris Lo tries to separate fact from rumour to build an accurate...
Self-sufficient logistics: procurement processes in Afghanistan In 2014, the bulk of US and NATO security forces will withdraw from Afghanistan, leaving their Afghan counterparts in charge not only of security, but also of logistics. Elly Earls meets...
From NACHOS to WOMBAT – the military's strangest acronyms From NACHOS to WOMBAT and ASRAAM to MANPADS military acronyms are frequently awkward and often unintentionally hilarious. With the festive season upon us, Berenice Baker reviews the ones...
Front line to bread line: what the US election result means for jobless veterans Having successfully captured a healthy proportion of the traditionally Republican military vote, Barack Obama must deliver on his promises to help veterans find jobs, or risk losing support...
July's top stories: Syrian violence and Olympic security measures While violence in Syria escalated, London faced security criticism as it prepared to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Army technology wraps up the key headlines from July...
Nations react to spiralling Syrian crisis The death of four senior Syrian officials in a suicide bomb attack has underpinned the need for renewed intervention. Prior to a UN security council meeting tasked with identifying the best...
Farnborough 2012 – military customers seek upgrades Military spending cutbacks have forced significant deals out of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show. As the show's delegates focus on the battle between Airbus and Boeing, Berenice Baker reports on...
Eurosatory banks on entente cordiale to beat financial crisis Collaboration was the word on everyone’s lips at 2012’s Eurosatory Land and Air Defence and Security event in Paris. With the Eurozone crisis hovering above many of the main participants and...
Logistics and the bottom line: coping with budget cuts Against a backdrop of budget cuts, the UK military is facing logistical challenges, most notably the task of exiting Afghanistan with a diminishing number of assets. Major General (Ret’d)...
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