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Leonie Industries' new CEO fields questions about the future of Information Operations

Last month Leonie Industries, a U.S. government services provider specialising in communications and cultural advisory work, announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Thomas as president and chief executive officer. Ahead of the Information Operations

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The UK's future carrier strike capability

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Will IEDs be mainly non-expeditionary in the future?

The IED threat existed long before the Afghanistan conflict and the rise of Islamic extremism. As this type of attack is proven to work, there is no reason not to expect the tactic to be continued by other domestic terrorists.

Was the Iranian rescue operation a missed opportunity?

But for President Jimmy Carter's failure to explore a single question, the mission to rescue 52 hostages held at the Iranian Embassy for 444 days might have succeeded.

Social Media in Defence: Industry Report

This report explores the use of social media in the defence industry. It is primarily focused on the commercial sector, considering what benefits, if any, social media offers to defence contractors and organisations.

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Poland confirms largest defence spending hike ever, $43 billion in the war chest
Contributor: Defence IQ Press
Posted: 5/21/2013

Poland confirms largest defence spending hike ever, $43 billion in the war chest - Defence IQ Press

Poland has set aside $43 billion for its defence budget over the next ten years, marking the largest boost in military spending in its history. The new budget will see a record-breaking 7% increase in spending year-on-year with the 2013 budget now standing at $9.5 billion.... Full Article »
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The 5 Minute Debrief: Lost in translation

Contributor: Richard de Silva and Andrew Elwell
Posted: 5/22/2013

The 5 Minute Debrief: Lost in translation - Richard de Silva and Andrew Elwell

In this week's Debrief we get lost in translation, look at some of the world's increasing (yes, increasing) defence budgets and the F-35's first vertical take-off. Full Article »

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Interview: Jason Steer, Product Manager for FireEye’s European business

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Posted: 4/5/2013

Interview: Jason Steer, Product Manager for FireEye’s European business

Jason Steer, Product Manager for FireEye’s European business, explores the Advanced Persistent Threat – the number one concern of information security specialists today. Fortunately, FireEye has front line experience in combating this type of unauthorized and deeply damaging attack. Full Video »

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Interview: Lt Col Harald Høiback

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Posted: 4/9/2013

Interview: Lt Col Harald Høiback

What can history teach us about the implementation of Air Power strategy today? To what extent can, does or should public perception influence military approaches to Air Power doctrine? These questions and more are answered by 2013 Fighter Nordic speaker LtCol Harald Høiback ahead of this year’s event. Full Podcast »

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High Speed Vessels: The Future of Naval Logistics

Posted: 5/17/2013

High Speed Vessels: The Future of Naval Logistics

With three-quarters of the planet covered by water; the most dynamically developing region, Asia Pacific (APAC), both in terms of economy and military strength, spread across the Pacific Ocean; and the intense situation in the region over the North Korean nuclear program and intensive armaments efforts of China, military planners need to be prepared for the potential worst-case scenario. Undoubtedly, due to geographical conditions of the region, any military operation in APAC will have to contain a substantial naval logistic component. Full Sector Report »
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