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University Challenge: Part II

Alex Hawkes investigates the UK Ministry of Defence's university sponsorship scheme for technical officers. The second feature exploring military innovation in the university sector focuses on the scheme at the University of Southampton.

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Defence Takes National Approach in Asia
On paper the defence strategies among Asian economies are consolidating, but in practice they take individual paths.


 
Light Utility Vehicles of the Future
Making sure light utility vehicles are fit for purpose and ensuring the safety of troops is a top military priority.


 
Prioritising Procurement
Any new procurement programme will require a great deal of planning and preparation.


 
Obama Election Win Could Boost Defence Companies
Bill Rigby, Reuters, looks at the changes likely to take place in the defence sector under Barack Obama's leadership.


University Challenge: Part I
The first of a new series of articles focused on innovative collaboration between the military sector and universities.


Arapaho Fiasco Continues for US Army
From the Kiowa to Comanche and on to the Arapaho, the US army seems incapable of learning from the past.


OH-58 Kiowa: The US Army's (Not So) Temporary Solution
As the US Army cuts back the ARH-70 Arapaho programme, the service of the OH-58 Kiowa is extended once again.


Big Arms Programme Protection
As billions are spent on the economy, Jim Wolf, Reuters, sees how much is left to keep major weapons programmes alive.


US Army Finds Alternative Energy
New technologies are allowing the military to become more fuel efficient.


Missile Shield Leads to Political Dogma
Old antagonisms are rising as the US increases its missile defence capabilities.


Poland Expects End to Army Draft
This summer the Polish government ended conscription, bringing it inline with other Nato members in Europe.


Shoot First, Improve Combat ID Later?
If any operational military problem requires a top-down solution it's fratricide, otherwise known as 'friendly fire'.




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