Yearly Archive: 2020

Damen Lays Keel for Second South African Patrol Vessel

Damen Lays Keel for Second South African Patrol Vessel

On 28th August, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) held a keel-laying. The keel-laying was for the second of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) that DSCT is building for the South African Navy’s Project BIRO. The inspection was a unique event, planned to ensure the well-being of delega…
Semiconductors and Modern Defense Spending: The New Competition

Semiconductors and Modern Defense Spending: The New Competition

The United States must again confront authoritarian powers, but the nature of conflict has changed. Now, technological leadership is one of the most important areas for competition.

U.S. opponents learned from the United States that technological leadership provides countries with influence, pow…

Ten-Year Market for Missile Decoy Programs Valued at $1.3 Billion

Ten-Year Market for Missile Decoy Programs Valued at $1.3 Billion

Over the next 10 years, $1.3 billion will be spent on the key programs covered in Forecast International’s new analysis, The Market for Decoys and Dispensers. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on defense budgets and production schedules, especially in the hardest hit nations, major …
US Marines Increase Readiness with Small UAVs

US Marines Increase Readiness with Small UAVs

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The crisis-response capabilities of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command reached new heights.

Task force U.S. Marines certified as small Unmanned Aircraft System operators at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, after months of training for the capabilit…

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