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![The electronic warfare arms race: new issue of Global Defence Technology]()
The electronic warfare arms race: new issue of Global Defence Technology
In this issue: The US Army’s electronic warfare programme, the future of communications in the field, new rifle techology, how to take down malicious drones, and more.
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![Safeguarding the seas: top naval air defence systems]()
Safeguarding the seas: top naval air defence systems
Protecting the naval surface fleet requires specialised naval air defence systems, which combine autonomous sensor technologies with weaponry to detect and destroy aerial threats. What are the best systems in...
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![April’s top news stories]()
April’s top news stories
The US Navy awarded a $3.2bn contract modification to Northrop Grumman to supply an additional 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft, and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) launched a competition...
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![Autonomous underwater robots: from Swordfish to the Orca]()
Autonomous underwater robots: from Swordfish to the Orca
In its master plan, the US Navy identified four types of autonomous underwater vehicles on its wish list – including the extra-large Orca UUV. What types of autonomous underwater robots...
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![Inspiring the next generation of defence experts with BAE Systems]()
Inspiring the next generation of defence experts with BAE Systems
BAE Systems plans to recruit 700 new apprentices across its UK air, land and maritime businesses in 2019. What sort of tasks do apprentices take on at the nation’s largest...
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![Frigate vs destroyer: What is the difference between the two warships?]()
Frigate vs destroyer: What is the difference between the two warships?
Warships are a key part of a navy’s surface fleet and come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on their capabilities and functions. Two common types of warship...
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![Re-coding soldier performance: new issue of Global Defence Technology out now]()
Re-coding soldier performance: new issue of Global Defence Technology out now
Re-coding soldier performance with biological testing, new exoskeletons, the best of Security and Counter Terror Expo 2019, UAV swarms for search & rescue missions, and more.
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![Finding enemy radars by Moonlight]()
Finding enemy radars by Moonlight
Determining the location of an enemy radar system in real time is essential to protect military personnel and equipment, but existing methods of finding them are labour intensive. The UK...
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![Astute vs Virginia: Which navy has the best nuclear attack submarine?]()
Astute vs Virginia: Which navy has the best nuclear attack submarine?
The Royal Navy and the US Navy deploy some of the world’s best modern attack submarines, designed to carry out specific maritime combat and defence operations. But which is better,...
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![Opinion: making cybersecurity collaboration work on a global scale]()
Opinion: making cybersecurity collaboration work on a global scale
French President Emmanuel Macron launched an initiative during the Paris Peace Forum last November calling for international standards on cybersecurity and cyber warfare. More than 50 nations signed the Paris...
