All articles by Richard Thomas
Richard is editor-in-chief for defence and transport at GlobalData.
Richard Thomas
OSINT in Ukraine: Global Defence Technology 137
In this edition: OSINT in Ukraine, India’s new carrier, digital avionics, and more.
UK official speaks of western space alliance formation
Activities in space from states such as China and Russia are threatening the status quo in the domain.
UK’s F-35s to reach full operating capability by 2025
The Royal Navy’s 809 Naval Air Squadron is also due to stand up in 2023, joining the already operational Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron.
Relief for defence as Wallace retains role, but is Truss’s 3% aim viable?
A considered stance as a steady hand on the defence tiller has paid off for Ben Wallace, who heads back to Main Building with challenges mounting.
Russian aggression shows the West’s GNSS weakness
In the modern world, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) form the digital link between all elements of society, from military, to parapublic and civilian.
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NATO’s multi-domain counter to Russia and more in the new issue of GDT
In this issue: NATO’s ongoing pursuit of multi-domain integration, Ukraine’s ammunition supply demands and equipment chain challenges, and more.
Stealth technology a driving force in military fixed-wing market
The development of fixed-wing technologies will be a driving force for a market set to reach $98.3bn by 2032, according to GlobalData.
Germany lacks defence industrial strategy despite budget hike
Germany’s pledge to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP has not been accompanied by a strategy to leverage its industrial base.
Russian threat driving Slovenia’s defence budget increase
The repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to be felt as Slovenia is predicted to increase defence spending over next five years to meet the NATO benchmark.
Is Prague’s F-35 move checkmate for Europe’s fourth-gen fighters?
The Czech Republic’s announced intention to negotiate for the F-35 is another feather in the cap of the undefeated US-designed fighter.