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The Ministry of Defence and the government of the Republic of Cyprus aim at contributing towards peace, security and stability in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean, Minister of Defence Demetris Eliades stressed on Wednesday. Welcoming guests at a reception he hosted for military attaches serving in Cyprus, to usher in the new year, Eliades …

This year has been described as a year of strategic decisions, Minister of Defence Demetris Eliades has said, adding that locating natural gas in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone creates new particulars. In statements on his official visit to Israel, Eliades has said that the atmosphere during his visit was friendly and talks were productive. “Finding …

Cyprus will be undertaking the informal meeting of EU Ministers of Defence, to be held during the current Danish presidency of the EU, President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias said on Wednesday. The President’s remarks came in response to criticism of his stance on the informal meeting taking place in Cyprus, which suggested …

As global military forces continue to come under financial strain to maximise flight training programmes at a reduced cost, Defence IQ has unveiled details of the 11th Military Flight Training conference, taking place in London in March 2012. With an increasing number of international air forces having opted for outsourcing basic training programmes, the Military …

Defence IQ has announced that Lieutenant Colonel Alzubaidi Zaid, Acquisition and Survey Regiment Commander, Royal Jordanian Armed Forces is presenting at the Future Artillery Jordan conference, taking place 21st-23rd November at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman.   Lt. Col Alzubaidi Zaid will discuss the Jordanian Army’s procurement process as the nation upgrades its artillery …

1st September 2011, London, UK Timothy E. Snodgrass, Chief Architect, Government Systems, Rockwell Collins, will be discussing how to use different data classes without compromising battlespace performance at the Software Defined Radio conference, October 26th-28th 2011, at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The resolution of how bursts of tactical data links and …

4th August 2011, London, UK – Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) William Hagestad II from United States Marine Corps Reserve will be addressing the ways India and other nations can predict and mitigate against the Chinese cyber threat at the Cyber Warfare India conference, 1st-2nd November 2011, at the Sheraton Hotel in New Delhi. Establishing the nature and …

2nd August 2011 – London, UK Defence IQ has announced that Brigadier General Hussein R. Alabbass, Director of Royal Artillery Directorate, Jordanian Armed Forces, is presenting at the Future Artillery Middle East conference, taking place 21st-23rd November at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman, Jordan. As the fleet and artillery systems are a vital part of …

12th July 2011 – London & Hamburg Updates on the MKS180 (“Mehrzweckkampfschiff” – Multi-Purpose Surface Combatant) project’s progress will be presented by Mr. Walter Merker from the German Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (BWB) this September 2011 at the Offshore Patrol Vessels conference (www.offshorepatrolvessels.com), an annual naval meeting taking place in Hamburg, Germany. The …

29th June 2011, London, UK -  SES Mr.  Henry Muller, Director Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate, US Army CERDEC, will be addressing how to advance SDR technologies to ensure networked warfighter dominance at the Software Defined Radio Europe conference, October 26th-28th 2011, at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The implementation of …

27th June 2011, London, UK – Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, Senior Advisor to the Undersecretary, Estonian Ministry of Defence, will be discussing international cooperation and strategic planning for cyber security at the Cyber Warfare India conference, taking place November 1st-2nd in New Delhi, India. In an interview with Defence IQ, Tiirmaa-Klaar discusses how nations, including India, goes through a …

27th June 2011, London, UK – Brigadier General Lim Sang Soo, Superintendent, School of Artillery, Republic of Korea Armed Forces, will be speaking on how to enhance current artillery systems by developing future doctrine and strengthening capabilities at the Future Artillery Asia conference, September 6th-7th, at the Swissôtel Merchant Court Hotel in Singapore. To meet …

Active shooters present a very real and dangerous threat to the safety of the general public, as demonstrated by the large scale terrorist shootings of the 2008 Mumbai attacks or those carried out by a lone attackers e.g. 2010 Lake District shootings and the 1996 Dunblane massacre. SMi’s Masterclass gives delegates a chance to explore …

The increasing range and improved usage of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is one of the main factors in highlighting the need to combat the military threat posed by such devices. SMi Group provides a CPD accredited masterclass which helps those at the heart of dealing with this growing problem and enables professionals to discuss the …

With many terrorist organisations choosing to target travel hubs it is essential that security companies understand the correct procedures they must have in place if their transport hub becomes a target. Delegates will learn how to tighten security at a variety of transport points including airports, rail and bus stations through a combination of interactive presentations, …

26 May 2011, Singapore – In recent years, the Indian Armed Forces have been heavily investing in sophisticated UAVs, including platforms and payloads, to increase its national security, as a result of the country’s increased demand for border and terrorist protection. India’s interest in VTOL, MALE and UCAV not only confirms the value of these …

May 2011 – Singapore & London Defence IQ has just announced that speakers from the Republic of Korea\’s Armed Forces, Philippine Armed Forces, and Australian School of Artillery are presenting at Future Artillery Asiataking place 6th-7th September at the Swissotel Merchant Court Hotel in Singapore. With the imperative to develop cutting edge capabilities in precision …

Senior officers responsible for the artillery modernisation programme of the Indian Armed Forces will be delivering presentations alongside international artillery commanders at Defence IQ\’s Future Artillery India conference, taking place 20th-22nd June 2011 at Le Méridien New Delhi, India. As the country\’s Armed Forces embark upon an estimated US$8 billion upgrade programme, Indian Generals from …

As post-recession challenges bite, business leaders and managers are evaluating their optimum approach to customers, suppliers and partners. Consensus across all sectors is that a collaborative approach will deliver better value for customers and provide suppliers with a stable environment that encourages sustainable growth. In recognition, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has committed to adopt …

Giunti Labs exhibits its latest learning content solutions at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Modern Learning Symposium Event