Maritime
Global naval and maritime defence and security analysis, doctrinal and policy news, procurement udpates, and essays on strategic threats and challenges in the maritime domain.
Charting the Rise of China’s Global Naval Fleet
October 02 by Jim Fanell (Ret)After 20 years of Chinese naval modernization, 2019 will be remembered as a seminal year in the PLA Navy’s trajectory towards becoming a global naval force.
Surface Warships Global Market Report 2020
September 19 by Defence IQ DigitalDefence IQ members get free access to our annual Surface Warships Market Report 2019-2020.
Helicopter assets in Taiwan's defensive strategy [Interview]
April 04 by Adam MusprattColonel Li-Chiang Yuan tells Defence IQ how new rotary acquisitions are playing a key role in Taiwan's anti-amphibious landing strategy
C4ISR Systems for Future Naval Security
March 25 by Defence IQ DigitalFor better maritime domain awareness in the Middle East, cutting edge C4ISR is seen as one of the main solutions to growing piracy concerns and efforts to protect economic interests
The growing market for offshore patrol vessels [Report]
March 25 by Defence IQ DigitalTensions from the Mediterranean Sea to the South China Sea, coupled with the multiple low-cost capabilities offered by OPVs are key factors behind their increasing success.
New coastal patrol boats for the Hellenic Coast Guard
March 21 by George TsiboukisThe programme initially involves the procurement of 13 boats, with a budget of 33.8 million Euros
NATO's future ISR capabilities and E-3 replacement [Interview]
March 12 by Defence IQ DigitalDr Çağatay Soyer, Alliance Future Surveillance & Control Project Manager, NATO Support and Procurement Agency spoke to Defence IQ about the future of ISR
How capable is the S-400 missile system?
November 21 by James BosbotinisMarket interest for the Russian S-400 has skyrocketed. With Turkey set to purchase the system, is NATO right to be fearful? Here is everything you need to know about the system.
Former HMS Ocean will provide significant boost to Brazilian Navy
November 12 by Victor M. S. BarreiraThe PHM Atlântico and NDM Bahia ships provide Brazil with formidable tools to execute a wide range of missions
Will the Airbus H145M be Europe’s future light helicopter? Part 2
November 02 by Georg MaderMark R. Henning, programme director of Airbus Helicopter‘s sat down with DIB to discuss the H145Ms live-firing demonstrations in Hungary and procurement prospects
How to win and manage defence contracts
September 06 by Adam MusprattGovernments today are looking towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across different sectors for the best offers on front-line equipment. Here is how you can get in on the action.
The Type 31e frigate and the international marketplace
August 21 by Paul FinleyBack in July, the UK government’s decision to pause the procurement process for the Type 31e (T31e) frigate highlights the challenge of delivering a ship to fixed cost and time aspirations.