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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

Top 10 Defence Contractors

Who are the largest defence contractors? Where are they based? What are the key sectors they focus on? Defence IQ has compiled a list of the top 10 biggest defence companies in the world based on the most recently available financial and corporate data.

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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Results of maritime reconnaissance and surveillance survey
Posted: 6/18/2013

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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 »
 
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Current trends in maritime surveillance explored

Contributor: Andrew Elwell
Posted: 6/19/2013

Current trends in maritime surveillance explored - Andrew Elwell

How will the future of the maritime surveillance and reconnaissance evolve over the next decade? Based on a survey of 114 senior executives and professionals within the maritime surveillance domain, Defence IQ analyses some of the key trends. Full Article »

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Interview: Brian Contos, Solera Networks

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Posted: 4/5/2013

Interview: Brian Contos, Solera Networks

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 »

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Former BBC Defence Correspondent Mark Laity talks to Defence IQ about strategic communications

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Posted: 6/3/2013

Former BBC Defence Correspondent Mark Laity talks to Defence IQ about strategic communications

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 »

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Results of maritime reconnaissance and surveillance survey

Posted: 6/18/2013

Results of maritime reconnaissance and surveillance survey

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 »
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