China is quietly amassing one of the most formidable military forces the world has ever seen. With the unveiling of its first aircraft carrier last year, it’s expected that China will be able to project its power across the globe before the end of the decade with the acquisition of further carriers. To match its new military capability, China is working on its own 5th generation fighter, the J-31 Falcon Eagle. Little is known about the jet – other than it representing more than just a passing resemblance to the F-35 – so we had a look to find all the latest pictures and videos of the J-31 to get a better idea of what sort of aircraft China is developing. Full Article »

Brian Contos, Worldwide VP of Sales Engineering and Professional Services at Solera Networks, pinpoints where the shift in the cyber threat vector lies and how his company provides a solution to a wide range of concerns Full Video »

We’re joined by Mark Laity, the Chief of Strategic Communications at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe and formerly the BBC’s Defence Correspondent, during which time he was an influential voice reporting on major conflicts including the Gulf War, Kosovo, Serbia and the former Yugoslavia. We asked whether conceptual IO strategies can ever be readily useful and whether single narratives are being effectively rolled out in today’s coalition-led theatres. Laity provides several significant takeaway points in this short audio session ahead of his much-anticipated presentation at the IO Global 2013 conference. Full Podcast »

This paper details the results of a survey undertaken by Defence IQ on the subject of maritime reconnaissance and surveillance. Topics examined include the key threats to global maritime operations, which capabilities will be in highest demand over the next decade, the key areas for growth and investment, as well as a detailed exploration of the issue of piracy. Full Sector Report »