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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.
Offshore Patrol Vessels: Requirements and Holdings Report 2016
April 27 by Defence IQ PressOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are the fastest growing segment of the Naval Vessels Market. At least 36 countries are known to have a total of 167 OPVs on order and 28 countries have plans for up to a...
JOINT WARRIOR exemplifies the importance of 21st century naval training
April 20 by Richard de SilvaThe launch of the first Naval Training & Simulation conference arrives at an interesting time. Across most nations, manpower is shrinking, but new and highly advanced vessels continue to be commis...
Offshore Patrol Vessels 2016 Survey
April 19 by Defence IQ PressIf you work within or have have knowledge of the offshore patrol vessel we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill in this short survey about the future evolution of the market, inclu...
Latin America: Warships and OPV requirements and programmes map 2016
April 18 by Defence IQ PressThis interactive map reveals the latest known OPV and warship requirements for the Latin America region and details all current holdings. Click on the image below to view in Google Maps. [inlinea...
Future maritime security procurement plans for the Philippines
April 12 by Richard PainIn this video, we discussed the maritime security procurement plans for the Philippines with Undersecretary Jose Luis M Alano, Executive Director of the National Coast Watch Council Secretariat (NCWCS...
How to get buy-in for Oceanographic Survey Vessels: An Italian Case Study
April 06 by Defence IQ PressAhead of the Oceanographic Survey Vessel (OSV) conference in London this June, Defence IQ sought out Captain Luigi Sinapi, the Italian National Hydrographer, to understand more about why these multi-r...
Warships and OPVs Latin America: Holdings and Requirements Report 2016
April 06 by Defence IQ PressOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are the fastest growing segment of the Naval Vessels Market. At least 27 countries are known to have a total of 148 OPVs on order and 31 countries have plans for up to a...
Oceanographic Survey Vessels can “enable crucial capability” for military operations, says New Zealand’s Littoral Warfare LT CDR
April 06 by Defence IQ PressThe Oceanographic Survey Vessel market is one of the fastest growing in the naval sector with 29 vessels on order in nine countries along with current requirements for at least eight new OSVs worth $1...
Admiral Jorge Montoya Manrique reveals key threats and requirements as Peru invests in frigates and OPVs
April 06 by Defence IQ PressIn this interview, Defence IQ speaks to Admiral Jorge Montoya Manrique, Former Commander, Joint Command of the Fuerzas Armadas del Perú, who is chairing the Warships and OPV Latin America confer...
Oceanographic Survey Vessels Global Requirements and Analysis Map
March 24 by Defence IQ PressThe Oceanographic Survey Vessel (OSV) market is one of the fastest growing in the naval sector with 29 vessels on order in nine countries along with current requirements for at least eight new OSVs wo...
Airborne SAR: Priorities and Insight from Portugal’s Rescue Coordination Centre
March 24 by Defence IQ PressHelicopters are of course a vital component for search and rescue (SAR) agencies as they can assist in a variety of SAR missions, offering flexible multi-role capabilities that rotary wing aircraft ca...
Infographic: The Future of Naval Combat Systems
March 24 by Defence IQ PressAhead of the Naval Combat Systems conference (24 - 25 May, 2016 - London, UK), Defence IQ commissioned a survey of naval experts and industry professionals to gauge how the market is evolving and to i...