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.
Japan launches new destroyer with anti-ballistic missile capabilities
August 02 by Adam MusprattJapan’s new destroyer will be able to short North Korean missiles out of the sky and provide a huge boost to Japan’s power projection.
OCEAN 2020: Future of Europe's maritime ISR capabilities
July 05 by Defence IQ DigitalThe brand-new OCEAN2020 project is aimed at building up a Recognised Maritime Picture to secure maritime dominance and is led by Leonardo. Its 15 member European countries will focus on integrating da...
Offshore Patrol Vessels Global Market Report 2018-2019
July 04 by Defence IQ DigitalOffshore Patrol Vessels are the fastest growing segment of the Naval Vessels market and significant changes are happening in this space. Ahead of OPV 2018, we compiled this market report with informat...
What lies beneath: The unseen naval "arms race" in hydrographic survey capability
June 26 by Yousuf MalikAmid excited talk of stealthy fighter aircraft starting to proliferate around the world—that US President Trump described as “invisible”—what any military commander, regardless...
Increasing skills in ocean science to protect strategic maritime priorities
June 04 by Alice ClochetDefence IQ explores the role of the CMRE in supporting NATO’s maritime strategic interests, the place of unmanned systems in the landscape, and how they are helping to strengthen cross-sector relation...
Jamaica Defence Force to host senior coastal security leaders
February 13 by Defence IQ PressHosted by the Jamaica Defence Force, the annual CABSEC and SAMSEC combined forums are preparing to bring together key players involved in Caribbean and South American security at the Pegasus Hotel, 27...
Surface Warships Market Report 2018
January 11 by Alice ClochetA Defence IQ study uncovered the key priorities for warship procurement, biggest threats and predicted trends for the coming years.
Shipbuilding in Britain: how to reboot it
November 13 by Paul StottThe UK has a new strategy to leave the past behind and revive elements of commercial shipbuilding as part of a wider post-Brexit industrial strategy.
Bulgarian Navy corvette procurement is back on
October 02 by George TsiboukisA multi-year, stop-start process for modernising the Bulgarian fleet finally appears to be (mostly) back on track, reports defence analyst George Tsiboukis.
Philippine Navy modernisation: issues & opportunities
September 07 by Defence IQ PressDefence IQ looks back on the operational and strategic challenges facing the Philippines Navy today and what it means for future requirements, market developments and security solutions.
New tech aims to give new life to small calibre naval guns
August 29 by George TsiboukisA recent innovation from Miltech Hellas and Hellenic Instruments is designed to upgrade obsolete small calibre naval guns.
QinetiQ leads next phase of unmanned systems exploitation
August 21 by Richard de SilvaDefence science and engineering company QinetiQ has signed a $5.8m contract to lead phase four of the Maritime Autonomous Platform Exploitation (MAPLE) project for the UK’s Defence Science and Technol...