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Defence predictions 2019: Where physical meets digital – balancing opportunity and risk
Whether it’s through technology such as intelligent planning tools, digital twins, virtual and augmented reality, or combating threats in new domains, the dividing line between the cyber and the physical world is beginning to blur.
The Anglo-Omani relationship, an example of Global Britain foreign policy
The recent announcement that the United Kingdom will increase its defence engagement with the Sultanate of Oman reinforces a historic strategic alliance between the two states, highlighting a relationship dating back to the 18th century.
Breathing new life into older equipment – how to extend the service life of...
Here, Rodney Lee, Senior Product Manager, Aerospace & Defence Business Unit, IFS, explains the intricacies involved in extending an asset’s lifecycle and how organisations can keep life extension projects on schedule, within budget and meeting strict safety requirements.
The Mangled Myths Dogging the F-35
With the RAAF’s first two operational F-35 fighters arriving in early December, long-time critics have launched a fresh wave of claims that the aircraft is a disaster.
The Drone Threat Is Real. The Solution Is Complex.
In August, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro claimed he was the target of a drone-borne explosive assassination attempt.
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray numbers could reach over 150
The United States has selected Boeing as its contractor for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial tanker.
Splendid isolation or Entente Cordial? The future of UK-EU defence industrial cooperation post-Brexit
What is the future of UK-EU defence industrial cooperation in the post-Brexit environment?
NATO’s unstable deterrence and the threat of a new era of Russian aggression
NATO is arguably over-complicated by the subordinate nature of the military structure to that of its political structure.
How the Great Power competition is extending into space
The US president’s proposal for a Space Force earlier this summer included a statement that China and Russia cannot be allowed to make further gains in space at America’s expense.
Irish Taoiseach’s threats to restrict airspace access for UK aircraft is both wrong-headed and...
Recently, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar threatened to restrict access to Irish airspace for UK airlines in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
