Military design
The guiding principle for formation of armed forces used to be to match those of potential enemies. Now, there is an increasing need to acquire power projection capabilities.
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United Kingdom
The UK government published its defence Green Paper on February 3, laying the foundations for a thorough review of commitments and capabilities. [Full Article]
EU and NATO
Calls for better cooperation between the EU and NATO have gained new urgency as both organisations increasingly operate side by side. [Full Article]
the month ahead
Campaigning commenced in mid-February amid controversy surrounding the proposed ban on 511 candidates for alleged links to the outlawed Ba'ath party. [Full Article]
Russia
Russia's new military doctrine was published on February 5, serving as a long-delayed follow-up to the May 2009 National Security Strategy. [Full Article]
Latin America
In recent years, military expenditure and arms acquisitions in Latin America have grown at a pace not seen for decades. [Full Article]
From the archives
A look at the European Fighter Aircraft project back in January 1988. [Full Article]