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No Cuts in UK Defence Budget for a Year

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

William Hague, the newly appointed UK foreign secretary, confirmed that the Conservative

French Navy to Discuss "Hermes"

Defence IQ — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The French Navy is discussing with DCNS the possibility of an unsolicited loan of a

Singapore Port Terror Attack Could Be Worse than Lehman�s Collapse

Anthony Davis — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Anthony Davis, author of the bestselling book Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation

UK Agrees on Defence Contracts Before Election Campaign Starts

Defence IQ — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Prior to the announcement of the general election on the 6th April, the British

The Alternative Canadian Navy of 2030

David Mugridge — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

(This article represents a speculative interpretation on an alternative shape of the

Naval Maintenance Defence Contracts Support Military and Jobs

Defence IQ — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

When it comes to naval maintenance and repairing naval craft, defence contracts with

Protecting Our Seas: Commodore R.S. Vasan, (Retd), Outlines the Threats to the Middle East Shipping Industry

Defence IQ — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With the constant threat of pirates and terrorists, the shipping industry in the

British Naval Chief Demands Investment for Future Defence

Richard de Silva — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The most senior serving officer in the British Royal Navy has insisted that Maritime

Cost of Piracy Escalating Despite Navy Surveillance Efforts

Defence IQ — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A group of eight suspected pirates were apprehended after the US Navy foiled an attack

Security Companies Cash in on Anti-Piracy Operations

Defence IQ — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Piracy has become an increasing problem in recent years, with attacks up by almost 40

Navy Boosts Fleet With Major Military Spending

Defence IQ — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Aircraft carriers and warships have been two of the main areas of focus for military

DCNS Plans Growth Strategy

Defence IQ — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

France’s DCNS is aiming to grow sales by up to 100 percent over the coming 10

Storm Warning for the Royal Navy

Jeremy Blackham and Gwyn Prins — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A Darkening Horizon There may be trouble ahead. Pick up your binoculars and scan the

HMS Astute Submarine to Start Sea Trials

Defence IQ — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

HMS Astute, the first of class of a new generation of nuclear-powered attack submarine

British Attack Submarine Finally Takes to the Seas

Richard de Silva — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The British Royal Navy has begun sea trials of its first new attack submarine in almost

Sweden Moves Ahead with Multirole Combat Support Ship

Defence IQ — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) expects to begin the project

EU Reaches Agreement on Maritime Security

Defence IQ — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Concrete planning is now underway between the European Commission and the 27 EU nations

Upgrading MRAP Light Tactical Vehicles for Marines

Defence IQ — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In August, marines in Afghanistan received the first set of Mine Resistant Ambush

E.U. Extends Anti-Piracy Operation Off the Somali Coast

Defence IQ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The E.U. Anti-Piracy mission was extended in June for 12 months until late 2010 in an

French Shipyards to Begin Mistral Talks with Russia

Defence IQ — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

French shipyards have been given the go-ahead to begin talks with Russia on supplying at

France Orders an Additional Three FREMM Frigates

Defence IQ — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

France has ordered three more FREMM Frigates, taking the total order to 11. The three

Israel Seeks Another Dolphin-Class Submarine

Defence IQ — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Israeli Navy has commenced negotiations with the German government on the building

U.S. Navy to Operate UCAVS in Anti-Piracy Role

Defence IQ — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy anti-piracy force in the Indian Ocean is to be reinforced by a detachment

U.S. Navy Requirement for Next-Generation Missile and Gunfire Warning System for Fixed-Wing Aircraft and Helicopters

Defence IQ — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy wants to alert its flight crews to attacks by gunfire, surface-to-air

RN to Rethink STOVL Choice?

Defence IQ — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Although it has now ordered three Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL aircraft for evaluation

Australia Readies for SSK

Defence IQ — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Australian Department of Defence is planning to imminently open up the Sea 1000

India Launches SSN

Defence IQ — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh officially launched the country’s first

At BNAS, a Prideful Farewell; Nostalgic Ceremony Ends Mission for Longtime Sub-Hunting Unit

Defence IQ — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The pennant for Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Five won't be lowered for months, but

UK Brings in New Service Chiefs

Defence IQ — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton took over as UK Chief of the Air Staff on 31 July.

Russian Subs Were Tracked for Days, U.S. Military Says

Defence IQ — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Aug. 6--NORFOLK -- It's been years since Russian subs came calling so close to U.S.

Veterans Get Free Trip to World War II Memorial

Defence IQ — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jul. 26—TRIAD—The irony about the upcoming Triad Flight of Honor is that men

RN�s Carrier Programme Faces Major Rise in Costs

Defence IQ — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The projected cost of the UK Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier

BRIEF: Marine Charged in Early Morning Break-In

Defence IQ — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jul. 20--A New River Air Station Marine was arrested early Sunday morning breaking into

Expeditionary Naval Mine Warfare: Integrating One-Shot Capability on Mine Hunting Remotely Operated Vehicle

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Carl-Marcus Remen, Marketing and Sales Manager, Navy Lieutenant (Ret.) Royal Swedish

Maritime Border Security

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dimokritos Tziritis, Research Officer, Research and Development Unit, Frontex, discusses

The Indian Navy into the 21st Century: Our Lessons in Naval Construction Repair and Refit

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In this presentation, Retired Commodore Seshadri Vasan, Head, Strategy and Secuirty,

Maintaining the US Navy

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Rear Admiral Joseph Campbell, Deputy Director, Logistics, Maintenance and Industrial

The Challenges in Maintenance of the Royal Netherlands Naval Fleet

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Commodore AJ de Waard, General Director of the Royal Netherlands Naval Maintenance,

Application of Commercial Practice into the Naval Procurement Process

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bob Simpson, who spoke at Naval Construction Repair and Refit 2009, discusses the

Advances in the Preliminary Design of Warships

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In this presentation, David Andrews, professor of engineering design, who spoke at Naval

Keynote Address: Supporting Expeditionary Logistics in the U.S. Marine Corps

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Edward Usher gives his keynote address on expeditionary logistics in the U.S. Marine

Navy Maritime Patrol in the Spanish Navy: Current Status, Capability Gaps and Future Goals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Carlos Martinez-Merello discusses maritime patrol in the Spanish Navy.

Airborne Maritime ISR for Coastguard Operational Requirements

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Dion Polman discusses airborne maritime ISR for coastguard operational requirements.

Combined Maritime Forces Counter-Piracy Briefing for Industry

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this presentation from the Offshore Patrol Vessels and Naval Security 2009

The Impact of the Piracy in the African Horn on the Arab Region

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Haitham Eltabei discusses the impact of piracy in the Arab region.

Overview of the Role of Fast Craft in Brown Water Security

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Todd Henry presents on the role of Fast Craft in Brown Water security.

Dr. Jon Helmick of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and Charles "Bud" Darr of the USCG on Anti Piracy

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Jon Helmick, Director of the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Program at the

The Integrated Sensor and Communication Suite (ISCS) for the Royal Netherlands Navy

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Commander Rob Hendriks, Royal Netherlands Navy, Head of Weapon and Communication Systems

Maritime Security in Brown Water

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Vice Admiral Dick Börjesson (Ret’d), Royal Swedish Navy, former

Advances in Ship Vulnerability Reductions

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

David Manly, Head of Vulnerability Reduction and Shock Engineering, RCNC, UK MoD,

UXV (Unmanned �X� Vehicle) Deployment from a Future Surface Combatant

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Chris Broadbent, Platform Engineering Team Leader, MSESI Group, DSTL Naval Systems, UK

U.S. Navy Undergraduate Military Flight Officer (UMFO) Training

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Captain Wim Everett, PMA-273 Programme Manager, Naval Undergraduate Flight Training

Synchronising Logistics Initiatives Between the U.S. Army and Marine Corps

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this presentation Dr. Miranda Keeney, Chief Logistics Domain Group, U.S.Army

Robert Pridgen Discusses the CH-53K

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The CH-53E in U.S. Marine Corps service is planned to be replaced by the CH-53K. The

Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff on the Need for Maritime Security

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the media presentation, Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff of the U.S. Navy discusses the

Italian Navy Helicopter Plans and Programmes

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Italian naval aviation has evolved to become one of the most efficient and modern small

Piracy and Armed Robbery At Sea in Southeast Asia

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What has changed over the past years? This complimentary webinar with Eric Frecon,

Maritime Surveillance Market Report 2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Learn about the 7th Annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance event here .

Offshore Patrol Vessels Market Report 2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Learn about the Offshore Patrol Vessels event here . Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are

Naval Construction, Repair and Maintenance: Sector Report

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The World Market for Naval Surface Combatants and Submarines is valued at more than $185

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) Sector Report

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The first recognised use of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) as part of a live mine

Afloat Support and Naval Logistics Sector Report 2009

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Afloat Support and Naval Logistics are vital to most Naval Operations, but there are

Future Naval Plans Sector Report 2009

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The World market for Naval vessels and equipment is forecast at more than $200 billion

Littoral Warfare Sector Report 2009

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Littoral or Coastal Warfare is not a new concept, but the increased proliferation of

South American Naval Power Sector Report

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Argentina At the Almirante Storni Shipyard in Buenos Aires on the 22nd January, the hull

Submarines Sector Report

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A total of 458 submarines (excluding midgets) are currently operated by 41 countries. Of

Offshore Patrol Vessels Sector Report

Tue, 18 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are the fastest growing segment of the Naval Vessels