Smartphones have made a significant contribution to the success of the Arab Spring. John Terrington of QinetiQ tells Rod James how this is just one example of how the line between commercial and military technologies is blurring, and potentially changing the nature of battlefield communications as a result.

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We talk to Erich Weissenböck and Benjamin Fuchs of the European Defence Agency. They explain how their organisation acts as the catalyst that allows member states to pool their expertise and mutually develop solutions for the defence sector.

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Major industry players are preparing to rub shoulders at Defence and Security Equipment International in London. We preview highlights of this year's event, including the launch of individual focus areas dedicated to unmanned systems and security.

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Smartphone technology could transform battlefield communication with rapidly developed bespoke military apps. Berenice Baker examines a US Army experiment to introduce smartphones to soldiers, and how fast-evolving capabilities could shake up traditional acquisition processes and software development techniques.

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While Denmark does not have significant internal threats, active Nato and UN participation demands a robust war chest. Using detailed data from iCD Research, army-technology.com charts Denmark's expected expenditure to 2015.

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This month we look at NATO's missile defence shield, new ammunition for ground forces, and the latest naval communication systems.

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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are widely seen as a critical component of the defence strategies of the future. Although technological advances are broadening their functional capabilities, restrictions on government spending may slow their development and deployment.

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This month, South Sudan becomes a country, terror attacks in Mumbai and a cyber security alert over smart grids. Defence editor Berenice Baker casts an eye over the key military news that hit the headlines in the last month.

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In the wake of the nuclear disaster in Japan, many urge for humanitarian relief to become a core task for modern armies. As calls for standardised military disaster relief grow louder, Elisabeth Fischer finds out what role the military can play in times of crisis.

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This month we look at military markets and the consequences of defence budget cuts for forces and suppliers.

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