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On an aircraft carrier's flight deck, smooth and efficient operation of fighter squadrons is the trump card. Naval-technology.com speaks to Kev Mathieson, former lieutenant commander flying on the UK's HMS Illustrious, to find out how a combination of equipment, procedures and training are crucial to keep a naval air armada ready for take-off.
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The Nato Missile Defence Shield
Nato is assembling a missile defence shield in Europe to protect member states from potential attacks by enemy nations.
Nato is assembling a missile defence shield in Europe to protect member states from potential attacks by enemy nations.
Transformational Technologies for UAVs
Game-changing technologies are revolutionising the roles of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Game-changing technologies are revolutionising the roles of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
21st-Century Camouflage
A range of modern camouflage, concealment and deception techniques are being developed.
A range of modern camouflage, concealment and deception techniques are being developed.
Bluff and Counterbluff: Countermeasures and Decoys
Despite improvements in intelligence technology, the military still relies heavily on the art of bluff and counterbluff.
Despite improvements in intelligence technology, the military still relies heavily on the art of bluff and counterbluff.
JF 17 - Pakistan's Pride
A new aircraft programme for Pakistan has brought benefits not only to the air force but to its aerospace industry.
A new aircraft programme for Pakistan has brought benefits not only to the air force but to its aerospace industry.
South Korea's Push for the UAV
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Government has been pushing itself into the UAV arena for some time.
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Government has been pushing itself into the UAV arena for some time.
Nuclear Posturing on the World Stage
The US is aiming to lead the world in nuclear disarmament by re-evaluating its own doctrine on the use of the bomb.
The US is aiming to lead the world in nuclear disarmament by re-evaluating its own doctrine on the use of the bomb.
START again
The US and Russia are once again talking of disarmament and a nuclear-free world, but what is involved with the new...
The US and Russia are once again talking of disarmament and a nuclear-free world, but what is involved with the new...
Looking Back at Nato – 60 Years in the Making
This last decade has marked a number of major defence milestones, including Nato's 60th anniversary in 2009.
This last decade has marked a number of major defence milestones, including Nato's 60th anniversary in 2009.
Why Denuclearisation Matters
Denuclearisation of the world's armies has been one of the most defining topics of the decade.
Denuclearisation of the world's armies has been one of the most defining topics of the decade.
How Missiles Can Save the World
Gordon Feller looks at Obama's plans for missile defence in Europe.
Gordon Feller looks at Obama's plans for missile defence in Europe.
The New Breed of Pilot
Forget the aviator, UAVs mean that tomorrow's pilots will have better gaming skills than eyesight. By Richard Gasparre.
Forget the aviator, UAVs mean that tomorrow's pilots will have better gaming skills than eyesight. By Richard Gasparre.
All Aboard the Cyber Bandwagon
Will Obama's new military cyberspace command really put an end to cyber attacks? Richard Gasparre investigates.
Will Obama's new military cyberspace command really put an end to cyber attacks? Richard Gasparre investigates.
The Giant Awakes: China's Military Rise
China, to some degree, owes its military growth to US consumerism.
China, to some degree, owes its military growth to US consumerism.
India's Missiles Fly Up the Learning Curve
Recent strategic missile tests in India demonstrate the country's evolution in the field. Richard B Gasparre reports.
Recent strategic missile tests in India demonstrate the country's evolution in the field. Richard B Gasparre reports.
Britannia Rules the (Air) Waves – 100 Years of Naval Aviation
In May the British Royal Navy celebrated a centenary of naval aviation by staging a spectacular flyover in London.
In May the British Royal Navy celebrated a centenary of naval aviation by staging a spectacular flyover in London.
Laser Quest – Could the Air Force Soon be Equipped with Laser Weaponry?
A series of ground-breaking developments have made laser weaponry much more than just science fiction.
A series of ground-breaking developments have made laser weaponry much more than just science fiction.
Nato at 60: What Next for Air Power?
As Nato enters its 60th year, how might the role of the alliance's air forces change in years ahead?
As Nato enters its 60th year, how might the role of the alliance's air forces change in years ahead?
Countermeasures in the Clouds
Missile makers and countermeasures specialists are engaged in a constant battle to keep ahead of one another.
Missile makers and countermeasures specialists are engaged in a constant battle to keep ahead of one another.
The Future of Procurement in a United Asian Sky
Asia is about to enter a new era in defence as its nations put forward proposals for air force projects.
Asia is about to enter a new era in defence as its nations put forward proposals for air force projects.
New Paths for Asian Air Defence
Cooperation may be the surface-level rhetoric but in the air Asian economies are flying solo.
Cooperation may be the surface-level rhetoric but in the air Asian economies are flying solo.
Shoot First, Improve Combat ID Later?
If any operational military problem requires a top-down solution it's fratricide, otherwise known as 'friendly fire'.
If any operational military problem requires a top-down solution it's fratricide, otherwise known as 'friendly fire'.
Farnborough Air Show – A Sneak Peek at the Future
Anthony Beachey takes a look back over the leading technologies on display at the Farnborough Air Show.
Anthony Beachey takes a look back over the leading technologies on display at the Farnborough Air Show.
Amberley: A Base in the Making
Australia's Amberley airbase is going through rapid redevelopment in all aspects.
Australia's Amberley airbase is going through rapid redevelopment in all aspects.
Striking it Right
Richard B Gasparre looks at how Israel went to plan B when looking at its Joint Strike Fighter order.
Richard B Gasparre looks at how Israel went to plan B when looking at its Joint Strike Fighter order.
Breathing New Life into the Orion
Ian McInnes finds out how the Orion AP-3C is getting a new lease of life thanks to the Australian Defence Force in Iraq.
Ian McInnes finds out how the Orion AP-3C is getting a new lease of life thanks to the Australian Defence Force in Iraq.
The UK's New Streamlined Approach
Technology and new global demands are changing the way the Ministry of Defence operates.
Technology and new global demands are changing the way the Ministry of Defence operates.
India's Wings of Desire
The Indian Air Force is undergoing a frantic modernisation process as it attempts to attain world recognition.
The Indian Air Force is undergoing a frantic modernisation process as it attempts to attain world recognition.
The Tamil Tigers
Paul French reveals the incredible story of the world's only guerrilla air force.
Paul French reveals the incredible story of the world's only guerrilla air force.
