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Craig Penrice, Operational Aircrew Adviser and Oreste Fabbro, Senior Market Analyst, Eurofighter Gmbh were interviewed at the ‘International Fighter Conference’ in Athens on the subject of ‘Future Developments of the Eurofighter Typhoon.’ One of the hottest export
Lt Cdr Per Bramming (ret’d), Senior Research Manager, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) discusses ‘Nordic Defence.’ He gives an insight into the effect on the Swedish Armed Forces of the end of conscription in Sweden. The formation of the Nordic Battle
The 1960s was very active for RAF ground attack aircraft in the Middle and Far East. Although CAS practised exercises during Cold War period in 70s and 80s, it seemed to becoming an outdated type of warfare. But since the end of the Cold War a resurgence of importance of CAS with
The United States Army has strived to stay ahead of battlefield threats in any and all operational environments. Given the increased casualty rates directly correlated to Operations Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the need for immediate casualty communication is paramount.
The United Kingdom has become one of the most adaptable fighting forces today. Key lessons learned in counterinsurgency operations in the Malayan peninsula and Ireland have given senior leaders the ability to adapt, change and overcome a given threat. This has also been seen in both
Lieutenant Colonel Myles is the Product Manager for Soldier Survivability Items and is responsible for the equipment and gear that every soldier in the Army wears in order to survive in a hostile environment. LTC Myles speaks about the new Advanced Combat Helmet, which offers superior
The United States Department of Defense has been at the leading edge of procurement, maintenance and fielding of equipment across the gamut of the defense world, with the current budget at $663.8 billion for the 2010 fiscal year and $130 billion requested to support contingency
The United States Military and coalition forces have battled an insurgent force in Iraq and Afghanistan since the beginning of combat operations in both theatres. The insurgency has forced an operational dichotomy in how forces go about their combat operations. Forces must now interact
A US Marine Corps veteran pilot with thousands of hours in the A-4 Skyhawk and the F/A-18 Hornet, Dr. Bill Powers knows more about flying Close Air Support missions than most. Now working at the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities of the Potomac Institute and the U.S. Marine
Tim Mahon discusses where training and simulation “sit” in relation to critical issues of defence expenditure and budgeting, and the importance of pre-deployment training.
In this podcast, Wing Commander Andrew Brookes of the International Institute of Strategic Studies discusses the implications of the recently predicted U.K. defence cuts; the shortage of battlefield helicopters to support troops in Afghanistan and whether upgrades and retrofits is the
In this podcast, Greg Zinone discusses some of the challenges and experiences of forming Pro vs. GI Joe, an organization that provides relaxation opportunities for deployed military members by allowing them to “play” against professional athletes. The United Service
Donovan Campbell, the author of Joker One , joins Defence IQ to speak about his new book. Campbell deployed a total of three times and served as a Rifle platoon leader in Iraq and now works for Pepsi Co. in Dallas, Texas. Campbell will also talk about his experiences in the Marines and
After his leadership and command of all Army supply in Desert Storm, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William "Gus" Pagonis is considered by many to be a logistical guru. Lt. Gen. Pagonis spearheaded the logistical push into Kuwait during Desert Storm/Shield, including the initial build up of
The surge in troops being deployed to Afghanistan seems to have taken center stage in the media and the public in general. However, for one Special Troops battalion based in Colorado, the battlegrounds in Iraq are still on the forefront of their minds. The 4th Brigade Combat team of the
