The return to HIW or conventional warfare from a period of Western Powers’ focus on asymmetrical or low intensity conflict has coincided with both Russian Armed Forces’ modernisation and reform programs, and Chinese modernisation reaching maturity. These circumstances are prominent drivers for force realignments and threat matrix regeneration, and the corresponding procurement patterns, amongst Western …

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With the news that the US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Pall Corporation a firm contract action (not to exceed $4.9M) as part of efforts to increase the domestic industrial base capacity for ventilator filters, there is a clear reminder that the health consequences of the crisis are expected to endure.

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High intensity warfare (HIW) requires the entire spectrum of military products across every domain within the defense realm. High intensity warfare is particularly characterised by the fact that all of these products are used, as well as the fact that there is particular emphasis on heavier units, such as tracked manoeuvrer formations and heavier strategic …

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Computer Vision (CV) represents a major advancement in computing which will result in the advancement of autonomous technology and surveillance technology. Computer Vision will result in increased growth in coming years and increasing focus on the potential of autonomous vehicles, combined with the increasing acquisition of large amounts of data has contributed to interest in …

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HIW is the confrontation between two peers or near-peers or one containing some form of rough power or capability symmetry between the two sides. That symmetry can be in power capabilities (military, economic, or political), in alliances, or in the possession of nuclear weapons, for example. In addition, HIW by its character involves conventional forces, …

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High intensity warfare refers to state versus state conflict with a modern, peer or near-peer adversary, as envisioned during the Cold War period. This demands complex, full-spectrum capabilities, and a whole-of-government response. Since the end of the Cold War, Western militaries have been mostly engaged in low-intensity asymmetric warfare. The renewed prospect of state-based warfare …

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Whilst focus is inevitably on the impact of COVID-19 on militaries and defence industries around the world, ongoing security issues see major exercises return.

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Army Technology lists ten of the top tweets on military and security in Q2 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The tweets were chosen from influencers as tracked by GlobalData’s Influencer Platform, which is based on a scientific process that works on pre-defined parameters. Influencers are selected after a deep analysis of the …

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In an indication of how defense budgets are likely to adapt to the post-COVID-19 security environment, on the 1st June Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced US$190 billion in additional defense spending over the coming decade.

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South Korea recently approved purchases worth US$21.27bn last week, the approval for the purchase of these systems shows not only the increased dependence on surveillance in modern warfare, but also the need to invest in systems to ensure proper training for the effective use of a military.

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