Read more about the article The Strategic Implications of Hypersonic Weapons
Lockheed Martin
Info Flash

The Strategic Implications of Hypersonic Weapons

Emerging military technologies such as hypersonic weapons challenge the established dynamics of nuclear deterrence and strategic stability (Reny, 2020). Being able to fly faster than Mach 5, which is at least five times faster than the speed of sound, these next generation carrying nuclear or conventional warheads do not only cover an extensive distance in minutes but are also highly manoeuvrable in flight, thus more survivable, and are more precise in targeting (Sayler, 2020; Davis, 2020).

Comments Off on The Strategic Implications of Hypersonic Weapons
9 February 2021
Read more about the article The year 2020 And Its Impact On Defence Budgets Across Europe
Pexels
Info Flash

The year 2020 And Its Impact On Defence Budgets Across Europe

The year 2020, was an eye-opening year for defence matters, which may provide certain lessons when comparing the defence budgets of 2020-2021, to pre-pandemic defence budgets. This Info Flash will look at the evolution of recent budgets and the possible implications an atypical year like 2020 might have on such budgets throughout Europe.

Comments Off on The year 2020 And Its Impact On Defence Budgets Across Europe
4 February 2021
Read more about the article Drones and Mines: Demining Operation Theatres
Pixabay
Info Flash

Drones and Mines: Demining Operation Theatres

Evolving within a theatre of operations implies evolving in a minefield, both literally and figuratively. Land force operations often take place in conflict zones, on ground that has been altered by past or present combat. The death and injury of thousands is caused every year by several kinds of mines: improvised explosive devices (IEDs); unexploded but still armed munitions (UXOs); or explosive remnants of past wars (ERWs) (UNMAS, 2015) which remain in place. Today it is estimated that more than 100 million armed mines remain active (MINESWEEPERS, 2016).

Comments Off on Drones and Mines: Demining Operation Theatres
2 February 2021
Read more about the article The Netherlands’ Soldier Transformation OnGoing (STRONG)
Defensie.nl
Info Flash

The Netherlands’ Soldier Transformation OnGoing (STRONG)

On 28 January 2021, the Dutch Ministry of Defence reported that 12 Infantry Battalion, based in Schaarsbergen, has received 40 new sets of combat clothing and equipment as part of an enhanced logistical operation called Soldier Transformation OnGoing (STRONG). This operation intends to facilitate the modernisation of the Dutch soldier’s equipment. 12 Infantry Battalion is the first unit to receive equipment as part of STRONG. The programme solves logistical issues of long procurement and distribution schedules by utilising a “mobile fitting room” where soldiers can fit new equipment and have it adjusted according to their needs.

Comments Off on The Netherlands’ Soldier Transformation OnGoing (STRONG)
29 January 2021
Read more about the article Artificial Intelligence in the Military
Pixabay
Info Flash

Artificial Intelligence in the Military

Advances in data, computer processing power, and machine learning have enabled the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the last two decades [1]. Consequently, AI technologies are becoming ubiquitous in daily life. Biometric authentication, mobile mapping and navigation systems, natural language processing, and targeted online marketing are a few of the many ways that this technology has been incorporated into daily life. It is little wonder, then, that AI also offers great military promise.

Comments Off on Artificial Intelligence in the Military
28 January 2021