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Transforming defence capabilities through a technology-led approach
The conflicts and geopolitical disruptions of the past two years, whether Russia’s war in Ukraine, tensions between the United States …
In data: is Denmark on track to lead Europe’s quantum tech revolution?
Although the ongoing ‘tech war’ between the US and China is driving global investment in quantum tech, it seems at …
India tests new medium-range ballistic missile variant
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the successful completion of a test launch of the new version of …
German RCH 155 artillery selected for British Army’s Mobile Fires Platform
Seemingly out of left field, the UK has granted approval for the initiation of the co-development with Germany of the …
DARPA conducts RACER Heavy Platform vehicle autonomous tests
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has conducted autonomous movement tests on the RHP, as part of the Robotic …
Military deployment: a viable long-term solution in violence-torn Ecuador?
Ecuador’s state of emergency has reached breaking point. On 22 April, news broke that Ecuadorian security forces had recaptured Fabricio Colón …
Lockheed Martin reports net earnings of $1.54bn in Q1 FY24
Lockheed Martin has reported net earnings of $1.54bn in Q1 FY24, down by 8.5% from $1.68bn in Q1 FY23. The reported …
Analysis: UK defence spend hike will have to plug MoD’s fiscal black hole
Nearly one-quarter of the newly announced increase in UK defence spending will be required to properly finance existing military procurement …
In data: Latvia’s defence budget set for 70% growth by 2028
Latvia’s defence budget is forecast to grow significantly to nearly $1.7bn by 2028, from $1.0bn in 2023 following a multi-year …
Q&A: Ivalua discusses supply chain visibility in defence
The global defence industry is responding to supply chains that were shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic, and now by the …
US Army concludes final airdrop test of Oshkosh’s FMTV A2 LVAD
Oshkosh Defense has announced the completion of the final airdrop test of its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 …
Analysis: UK Mobile Fires Platform – a tracks versus wheels debate?
The forthcoming acquisition by the UK of a next-generation artillery system for the British Army under the Mobile Fire Platform …
Interview: inside Babcock’s vision for realism in defence training
In an interview, Mikaela Green of Babcock International Group discusses the role of emerging technologies, the importance of realism in …
North Korea test fires short-range ballistic missiles
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, North Korea) has reportedly conducted a test launch of short-range ballistic missiles into …
UK plans additional £500m military aid package for Ukraine
The UK Government is expected to allocate additional funding of £500m ($616m) to provide vital military equipment, platforms and ammunition …