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The Benefits of Dual-Use Technology for Defence
October 11 by Emilien WateletThe so-called ‘dual-use’ technology model in defence offers the defence community a more rapid and financially sustainable means through which to experiment with and procure new technologies.
European land sector in danger of losing key capabilities, says EDA report
March 05 by Andrew ElwellThe European land industrial sector is more fragmented than the air and naval sectors and is in danger of losing key capabilities and skills in the current financial climate. That’s the conclu...
Interview: Claude-France Arnould, Chief Executive of the EDA
December 19 by Andrew ElwellThis week Defence IQ had the privilege of sitting down with Madame Claude-France Arnould, the Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency, to discuss what the organisation has achieved over the l...
Opinion: Polish Presidency Well Placed to Lead EU Defence Revival
July 28 by Defence Dateline GroupSince the financial crisis first plunged European budgets into the red, pundits have declared with mechanical persistence that "the time has finally come" for a fundamental shake-up of the EU&rsq...
What's the Next Step for European Defence Equipment Cooperation?
June 09 by Defence Dateline GroupThe real problems holding back European pooling and sharing of military assets On the 23rd of May, defence ministers representing the EU27 met in Brussels for a conference on military poolin...
Tactical Communications - The Ulitmate Backbone for C4ISR
April 07 by Defence IQ DigitalTactical Communications (TACCOM) is pivotal to the conduct of operations and its significance as the backbone for C4ISR continues to increase. The key challenge for industry and end-users is on how...
Defence Agency Sharpens Combat Comms for Future Soldier Systems
March 17 by Robert DensmoreGerard Lapierre is the Radio Spectrum Project Officer for the European Defence Agency. Previously, he worked as an engineer for Spectrum Planning and International Affairs at ANFR (French Radio Spec...
The Real Reasons Behind Europe's Diminishing Force Numbers
February 07 by Defence Dateline GroupWhen analysts speak about force modernisation, the focus inevitably turns to new capabilities, aircraft projects and next generation armour. By monitoring the replacement of out-dated equipment with...
Europe Finalises Requirements for Dismounted Soldier Systems
November 30 by Defence IQ PressThe European Defence Agency (EDA) is finalising harmonised requirements for the development of a set of combat modules for dismounted soldiers. Carried out at the behest of nine EDA countries, the C...