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
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?
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
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
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...
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![Top 10 naval corvettes by speed]()
Top 10 naval corvettes by speed
Naval corvettes are small warships generally used for activities such as maritime patrol or as fast attack craft. What are some of the fastest naval corvettes in the world?
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International collaboration on cyber warfare: an essential plan, but is it realistic?
The French president has launched an initiative to tackle malicious actors in cyberspace, backed by some 50 nations. International collaboration is essential for cybersecurity, but how realistic is it? Andrew...
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HEL on high water: the top navy laser weapon systems
The concept of using high-energy and directed lasers for naval military applications is gathering pace among the world’s superpowers. What navy laser weapon systems are currently in development, what are...
