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The announcement of this year's US defence budget could prove to be a pivotal point in the history of US warfare. Daniel Garrun takes a closer look at the major talking points as President Obama's administration looks to adapt to the vagaries of a shifting battlespace.
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UK Green Paper: Setting the Tone for the Full Review
At the beginning of February 2010, the UK MoD published its defence review green paper.
At the beginning of February 2010, the UK MoD published its defence review green paper.
Defence, Recession and BAE
Gordon Feller looks at the effect of the recession on the defence and aerospace sectors and BAE, a company that seems to...
Gordon Feller looks at the effect of the recession on the defence and aerospace sectors and BAE, a company that seems to...
A Fresh Coat of Innovation
Speed and safety can be heightened with the right kind of aircraft coating.
Speed and safety can be heightened with the right kind of aircraft coating.
Air Defence Spending Gains Force
War in Afghanistan and booming export markets should ensure that military contractors enjoy another bumper year in 2010.
War in Afghanistan and booming export markets should ensure that military contractors enjoy another bumper year in 2010.
Looking Back at Nato – 60 Years in the Making
This last decade has marked a number of major defence milestones, including Nato's 60th anniversary in 2009.
This last decade has marked a number of major defence milestones, including Nato's 60th anniversary in 2009.
Why Denuclearisation Matters
Denuclearisation of the world's armies has been one of the most defining topics of the decade.
Denuclearisation of the world's armies has been one of the most defining topics of the decade.
Turning the Old Into New
Vendors should be helping cash-strapped air forces upgrade aircraft, writes former Pakistani Air Commodore Azfar A Khan.
Vendors should be helping cash-strapped air forces upgrade aircraft, writes former Pakistani Air Commodore Azfar A Khan.
EADS: 50/50 by 2020?
Will Europe's leading aerospace and defence group survive falling profits, production cuts and penalties?
Will Europe's leading aerospace and defence group survive falling profits, production cuts and penalties?
DSEi: When Ethics Count
Protests are not new at DSEi – but should the event be looking beyond small business to promote ethics in defence?
Protests are not new at DSEi – but should the event be looking beyond small business to promote ethics in defence?
The Déjà Vu Behind the Helicopter Debate
Why is an argument still needed for the provision of helicopters to UK forces fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Why is an argument still needed for the provision of helicopters to UK forces fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Safety From the Ground Up
Safety should start from the ground up in any air operation.
Safety should start from the ground up in any air operation.
All Aboard the Cyber Bandwagon
Will Obama's new military cyberspace command really put an end to cyber attacks? Richard Gasparre investigates.
Will Obama's new military cyberspace command really put an end to cyber attacks? Richard Gasparre investigates.
The Giant Awakes: China's Military Rise
China, to some degree, owes its military growth to US consumerism.
China, to some degree, owes its military growth to US consumerism.
Britannia Rules the (Air) Waves – 100 Years of Naval Aviation
In May the British Royal Navy celebrated a centenary of naval aviation by staging a spectacular flyover in London.
In May the British Royal Navy celebrated a centenary of naval aviation by staging a spectacular flyover in London.
A400M Doubts
Cost blowouts and delivery concerns have made the A400M one of the most talked about planes this year.
Cost blowouts and delivery concerns have made the A400M one of the most talked about planes this year.
Obama Sets His Sights on Defence
In his first few months as US President, Barack Obama has sought to build a leaner, more focused war machine.
In his first few months as US President, Barack Obama has sought to build a leaner, more focused war machine.
Putting Testing and Evaluation Back into R&D
Funding research into the right technologies suitable for today's warfare is no easy task.
Funding research into the right technologies suitable for today's warfare is no easy task.
JSF Proves to be Pentagon Pet
As commissions for the F-22 Raptor fall, it is the JSF that has grabbed the share of the Pentagon's proposed budget.
As commissions for the F-22 Raptor fall, it is the JSF that has grabbed the share of the Pentagon's proposed budget.
USAF Leads the Way to a Greener Planet
The economic downturn is a time to invest for the US Air Force, which currently has a penchant for all things green.
The economic downturn is a time to invest for the US Air Force, which currently has a penchant for all things green.
Obama's Strategy Dictates Aircraft Choices
It is likely that US President Barack Obama will have to choose between the Raptor and the joint strike fighter.
It is likely that US President Barack Obama will have to choose between the Raptor and the joint strike fighter.
Russia's Missile Makers Retain Autonomy
Will missiles be the only segment to buck the trend toward technology-centric monopolies in Russia's aerospace industry?
Will missiles be the only segment to buck the trend toward technology-centric monopolies in Russia's aerospace industry?
Fuel Efficiency in Flight
National militaries around the world are under pressure to become more fuel efficient.
National militaries around the world are under pressure to become more fuel efficient.
For Boeing, Necessity is the Mother of Diversification
If business schools need a new case study on corporate strategic migration, they need look no further than Boeing.
If business schools need a new case study on corporate strategic migration, they need look no further than Boeing.
Russian Helicopter Maker Spins Outside Its Niche
Richard B Gasparre investigates where mergers are taking Russia's air industry.
Richard B Gasparre investigates where mergers are taking Russia's air industry.
Russia Reconsolidates Military Aerospace Arena
Richard B Gasparre asks if Russia's aerospace industry is finally on its way up with its new financial focus.
Richard B Gasparre asks if Russia's aerospace industry is finally on its way up with its new financial focus.
Less Ego, More UAVs
What were the real reasons behind the June firing of the leaders of the US Air Force? Richard B Gasparre investigates.
What were the real reasons behind the June firing of the leaders of the US Air Force? Richard B Gasparre investigates.
KC-45 Tanker Moves to Protest Phase
Just how objective was the decision to go with Northrop's KC-30 instead of local company Boeing's refuelling tender?
Just how objective was the decision to go with Northrop's KC-30 instead of local company Boeing's refuelling tender?
Anti-Satellite's Comeback
Are ASATs coming ASAP? Richard B Gasparre investigates.
Are ASATs coming ASAP? Richard B Gasparre investigates.
Cyberwarfare Technology: Is Too Much Secrecy Bad?
Playing devil's advocate with secret technology.
Playing devil's advocate with secret technology.
There is No 'Sin' in Synergy: The MOP and the B-2
Richard Gasparre considers how huge conventional bombs can cause shock and awe before detonation, or even deployment.
Richard Gasparre considers how huge conventional bombs can cause shock and awe before detonation, or even deployment.
