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Biometrics – redefining the phrase 'don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes' 11 January, 2012 Accurate identification of targets, even in the most remote locations, is now critical to military operations. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how the ability to accurately identify friend from foe...

Close air support – 2011 in review 20 December, 2011 Nato action in Libya in 2011 proved that close air support is an effective alternative to deploying an occupying force. Berenice Baker looks back at 2011 to see what can be learnt about...

Mind over mismatch – the challenge of maintaining a modern supply chain 09 December, 2011 As defence supply chains come under scrutiny, commanders are faced with increasingly difficult logistical demands. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how growing budgetary constraints and the range of...

Editor's column: The month in defence – October 2011 25 October, 2011 This month, AUSA impresses, while a cybersecurity breach at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries UAV base sets alarm bells ringing. Defence editor Berenice Baker casts an eye over the key military...

Editor's column: The month in defence – DSEi special 30 September, 2011 This month, awe-inspiring technology rubs shoulders with controversy at the Defence and Security Equipment International show in...

Open for business: generic vehicle architecture 19 August, 2011 The adoption of an interoperable open architecture by the UK MoD will have a profound effect on defence procurement. Gordon Hunt, chief applications engineer at RTI, explains how, with its...

A united front on logistics 19 August, 2011 Logistics is critically important to defence - lives are at stake with every decision. Angus MacGregor-Millar, SAP's head of Industry Business Unit Defence, and Systematic CEO Michael Holm...

DSEi: A global showcase 19 August, 2011 Major industry players are preparing to rub shoulders at Defence and Security Equipment International in London. We preview highlights of this year's event, including the launch of individual...

Editor's Column: The Month in Defence – July 2011 26 July, 2011 This month, South Sudan becomes a country, terror attacks in Mumbai and a cyber security alert over smart grids. Defence editor Berenice Baker casts an eye over the key military news that hit...

Editor’s Column: The Month in Defence – June 2011 30 June, 2011 This month, Syria's protest crackdown continues, the US accelerates Afghan withdrawal and the Paris Air Show impresses. Defence editor Berenice Baker casts an eye over the key military news...