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.
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 Mr 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.
Japan launches new destroyer with anti-ballistic missile capabilities
August 02 by Mr 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.