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France’s military aviation industry in 2009 (Version 2)

France is one of the very few European countries today which remains entirely autarchic in many domains, starting with the high level technology sectors where (along with Britain, Germany, Italy and Sweden) it remains one of the undisputed leaders. Read more...
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Political and Security Considerations after the Conflict

Political and Security Considerations after the Conflict
In the aftermath of the LTTE defeat, after more than 25 years of conflict, an historic window of opportunity has opened for Sri Lanka to move into a new era of sustainable peace. The post-conflict era in Sri Lanka also enables the prospect of considerable foreign investment, which offers the nation a chance to achieve its true economic potential for the first time since independence. Read more...

Israel’s 3 Tier Approach

Israel’s 3 Tier Approach
A future scenario: October 2012, four people are seated around a table in an underground bunker at a military facility near Teheran. At the head of the table sits Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian president. At his side, sits the commander of the Iranian revolutionary guard. Across the long table sits the commander of Iran’s long-range ballistic missile force. Read more...


Russian missiles – advanced technology, but funding required

Russian missiles – advanced technology, but funding required

Today, Russian Precision Guidance Munitions [PGM] makers face the challenge of setting up a cost-efficient production of weapons, suitable for “4++” and 5th generation combat jets in conditions of limited access to long-term affordable finance. Read more...