U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan enters the Russian Foreign Ministry building in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Sullivan delivered a U.S. response to the Russian demands for security guarantees over NATO and Ukraine. (AP Photo/Alexander...
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New tech aims to give new life to small calibre naval guns
A recent innovation designed to renew obsolete, small calibre naval guns is set to hit the defence market The new upgrade kit could revive outdated naval guns across global navies. Image: yukim An innovative upgrade stabilising kit for obsolete small calibre naval...
Defence firms need ‘simpler’ cyber security solutions
The defence industry would be best served by maintaining ‘simplicity’ when dealing with increasingly complex cyber threats, say security experts When it comes to managing highly sensitive information, the defence industry undoubtedly sits in the top bracket of at-risk...
Governments embrace machine-learning to counter online extremism
As Defence IQ’s recent report – ‘Countering violent extremism online: 2017’ – examines, there is a demand for new tactics when it comes to fighting the online war against radical groups. While some success has been made, many of the latest terrorist...
Defence industry grappling with resistance in face of AI revolution
With artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics on the cusp of revolutionising global business, the defence industry could be at risk of falling behind if vendors cannot adapt at pace, according to a recent deep-dive study by Defence IQ. The report, to be published in...
Cubic signs $7.1m deal to provide simulation services to Australian Navy
US group will provide a range of simulation planning and technical support and to enhance synthetic training events Cubic Global Defense – a division of US-based Cubic Corporation – has been selected as the primary contractor for the development and delivery...
This is how militaries can defend against drones
With consumer drones a growing threat to military assets, there is now a strong investment case for countermeasures The Pentagon issued a classified policy to US forces in July declaring that military bases now have full legal rights to shoot down private or...
Aerospace is the UK’s second fastest growing export sector
It has been a good week for the British aerospace sector. The Farnborough Air Show – largely considered to be one of the most important aerospace/defence events – is at full throttle, with huge reveals and deals capturing the minds of audiences, such as...
Hypersonic missiles: What are they and can they be stopped?
An overview of hypersonic missiles An overview of hypersonic missiles After a long hiatus, hypersonic missile research and development is back in full swing. Major Powers, such as Russia, China and the US have been racing to develop hypersonic missile – a missile...









