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How is Canada modernising armed forces training?
April 11 by Defence IQ DigitalDefence IQ had the opportunity to speak to Major General Stephen Cadden, to discuss the modernisation of the Canadian training programme
Are smaller and more mobile artillery assets the future?
April 05 by Georg MaderRecent combat experiences, such as the Ukraine conflict, are suggesting ‘swift’ firing position changes, a practice naturally challenging for drawn heavy mortars
Is a European Union army realistic?
November 19 by Leïla BendimeredTalk of a European army has led to heated debate over the state of the transatlantic partnership, NATO and European defence spending. Is there actually cause for concern?
How the US Army could exploit MilSatCom solutions
February 21 by Defence IQ DigitalFormer Chief of Plans of the Army Space and Missile Defense, U.S. Army, discusses with us short term solutions that the US military can utilize to meet SATCOM needs, technologies the military is looki...
Australia receives new 4x4 protected vehicles
December 19 by Victor M. S. BarreiraFollowing the delivery of the final two of an initial run of 10 Thales Australia Hawkei 4x4 protected mobility light vehicles that were commissioned by the Australian Defence Force in mid-November 201...
French Army targets advanced battle management system
May 18 by Defence IQ DigitalFrench information technology specialist Atos Technologies is working on the development of a multiplatform combat information system that will equip the fleet of new French Army armoured vehicles....
Oshkosh to build Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
August 27 by Defence IQ PressThe U.S. Army’s new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) will be built by Oshkosh for an initial production contract worth $6.7 billion. The deal is expected to be worth closer to$30 billion in...
Army remains strong despite 'daunting fiscal challenges'
February 28 by Army News ServiceDespite "daunting fiscal challenges and strategic uncertainty," the Army will continue to be the best in the world, the service's top enlisted advisor told lawmakers. "This past year has brought s...
U.S. Army Focusing on Industrial Base, International Sales in Modernisation Effort
April 18 by Army News ServiceAs the Army works vigorously to pursue its key modernization priorities while simultaneously seeking to lower costs and adjust to a changing budget, international sales opportunities are figuring pr...
Panetta Blasts Congress for Failure to Avert Sequestration
April 02 by US Department of DefenseWASHINGTON, March 31, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta blasted Congress yesterday for threatening the Defense Department with sequestration he said would be devastating to the force....
Odierno: Army seeks increased partnerships in Asia
January 27 by Army News ServiceWASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 25, 2012) -- The Army is looking for increased opportunities to partner with allies in Asia, including both Korea and Japan. Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray...
British and French troops train together
January 09 by Defence IQThe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), have recently been training in France with the French Army's 152nd Infantry Regiment. Exercise Gaulis...