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Ballistic Missile Defense and Strategic Stability in East Asia
23/02/2015
Indian PM Details New Defense Acquisition Policy at Aero India
18/02/2015
NATO Statement on Readiness Action Plan
06/02/2015
UK Minister Speaks on Defense Exports, Strategy, Plans
05/02/2015
US Updates Euro Missile Defense Progress
20/11/2014
UK PM Announces Extra £1.1bn for Defense
14/07/2014
SFO Official Speaks to UK Industry
09/07/2014
Sen McCain Slams USAF’s ECCS Program
08/07/2014
Aussie Hearings Reveal Pro-F-35 Spin
04/06/2014
UK Minister on Defense Reform
16/05/2014
Update on Gulf Ballistic Missile Defense
15/05/2014
Norway NAD on Cooperation with UK
12/05/2014
Sen. McCain on Need for Acquisition Reform
07/05/2014
Airbus CEO Down on European Defense
02/05/2014
Swiss Minister Backs Gripen Buy
22/04/2014
RN Chief on Scottish Independence
15/04/2014
Aussie Minister Details Sub Plans
11/04/2014
Sen McCain Slams LCS Program
10/04/2014
Aussie MP Blasts Lockheed JSF Spin
24/03/2014
Canada’s Defense Procurement Reforms
06/02/2014
US Navy’s Mabus on Unmanned Naval Ops
27/01/2014
MoD Details Acquisition Reform to MPs
09/12/2013
MoD Statement on UK Shipbuilding
07/11/2013
UK Warns on Scottish Defense
22/10/2013
Senate Hearings on F-35 Budget
20/06/2013
Update on US Missile Defense
13/06/2013
UK Minister on Acquisition Reform
27/05/2013
Top Euro Priority: Consolidating Demand
17/05/2013
Lockheed’s New CEO Maps Out Way Forward
15/05/2013
UK-US Defence Equipment Cooperation
30/04/2013
The US-Europe Missile Defense Program
19/04/2013
UK Procurement Chief’s Way Forward
04/03/2013
Europe Should Cooperate, Not Merge
14/01/2013
NATO Should Refocus on Own Area
07/12/2012
BAE, EADS Chiefs Make Merger Case
01/10/2012
US Update on Euro Missile Defense
04/07/2012
M.I.5 Boss Warns on Security Threats
26/06/2012
UK MoD Details Helicopter Plans
15/06/2012
EDA Chief Calls for Transatlantic Cooperation
30/04/2012
EU Chief Endorses Defence Cooperation, EDA
26/04/2012
US Army Chief Unveils Vision for Future
26/04/2012
Written Evidence on UK Maritime Surveillance
03/04/2012
Status of Ballistic Missile Defense
28/03/2012
French-UK Vision for Aerospace
26/03/2012
F-35 Fares Worse In Rand Wargame
06/03/2012
NATO Official Discusses Afghan Challenges
18/01/2012
British Military Chief Lays Out Vision
16/12/2011
India Must Act on MMRCA Offsets
29/11/2011
MPs Slam BAE During Job Cuts Debate
25/11/2011
How US Maintains Israel’s Military Edge
08/11/2011
Australian Minister Defends JSF Choice
17/08/2011
Gates Farewell Speech on Europe and NATO
13/06/2011
Aussie Minister on Shipbuilding Programs
31/05/2011
McKeon Offers a Way Forward
18/05/2011
The Implications of China’s Space Programs
12/05/2011
US Official Discusses Arms Trade
05/05/2011
Commons Panel Hears Evidence on Libya Ops
02/05/2011
Expert Details Canada JSF Costs
24/03/2011
UK Procurement Chief on Acquisition Reform
17/03/2011
Testimony on Canada’s JSF Choice
08/03/2011
Media Conference on USAF Tanker
25/02/2011
UK’s Fox on Value for Money at MoD
23/02/2011
F-35 Testimony to Canada's Commons
21/01/2011
India Not Satisfied with Pace of Modernization
15/12/2010
New HASC Chair: Reform, Don’t Cut, Defense
03/12/2010
UK: Trading the Perfect for the Acceptable?
24/11/2010
Weapons Cuts Have Consequences
22/11/2010
Aussie Minister on SSK Plans, Status
10/11/2010
UK Minister on Carrier Decision
10/11/2010
UK’s Fox Makes Case for Treaty with France
02/11/2010
Aussie Minister on Combat Equipment
21/10/2010
EDA Deputy on “Spending Better”
06/10/2010
Norway Minister on JSF Delay
30/09/2010
Norwegian MoD Speaks at Nordic Conference
24/09/2010
Gates on New JSF Contract, Efficiency
24/09/2010
UK Hearings on Strategic Defence Review
13/09/2010
Fox Challenges UK Defense Industry
23/07/2010
Why Would Anyone Invest in Defense?
23/06/2010
New UK Minister Sets Priorities
11/06/2010
New Aussie Equipment Initiative
01/06/2010
Minister Defends Aussie Role in JSF
03/05/2010
Indian Ministers Talk Up Defense Opportunities
16/02/2010
A Tory View of UK Defense Challenges
11/02/2010
Aussie Minister on Collins Submarines
28/01/2010
RN Head Wants Flexible Thinking, Flexible Forces
21/01/2010
UK Army Chief: Less Hi-Tech, More Men
19/01/2010
Norway Minister on Defense 2010
13/01/2010
India: Private, Public Arms Firms Must Cooperate
13/01/2010
EDA Chief on Europe’s Naval Industry
18/12/2009
Top Marine Speaks on V-22, F-35 JSF
16/12/2009
Denel Makes Case for Government Support
04/12/2009
Royal Navy Chief Talks Beyond Afghanistan
01/12/2009
S. Africa Briefing on A400M Cancellation
06/11/2009
Aussie Minister on Future SSK Fleet
04/11/2009
Aussie Minister Interview on JSF
02/11/2009
Gray Report: MoD Statement to Parliament
16/10/2009
UK Conservatives Detail Defense Plans
09/10/2009
Dutch Minister, Lockheed State Positions on JSF
01/10/2009
UK Minister Speaks on Defense for the Future
16/09/2009
UK Military Priority is Counter-Terrorism: Minister
04/08/2009
Outgoing British Army Chief Speaks on Defense, Wars
31/07/2009
FR, UK Advance Defense Cooperation
07/07/2009
Australian Defense Chief Speaks on Budget
03/06/2009
Norwegian Minister Speaks on Security Outlook
12/05/2009
FY10 Budget: Service Budget Media Briefings
11/05/2009
Round Table on Australia’s White Paper
08/05/2009
Defense Market Drivers & Trends Through 2012
06/05/2009
Gates Speeches Detail Plans for Services
20/04/2009
Q&A: Pentagon’s Gates Details Weapon Decisions
09/04/2009
Full text: Gates’ April 6 Budget Briefing
07/04/2009
ASD Calls for Upgrade of Europe's Strategic Air Transport Capabilities
27/03/2009
HASC’s Murtha on Weapon Programs
13/03/2009
HASC Panel Skeptical of LCS Program
12/03/2009
EDA, EU and Europe’s Helicopter Shortfall
12/03/2009
HASC’s Skelton on the Role of the U.S. Navy
06/03/2009
Reforming Australia’s Defense Procurement
17/02/2009
Speeches from Wehrkunde Munich Security Conference
09/02/2009
CBO Testimony on 2009 Future Years Defense Program
05/02/2009
Norwegian Minister’s Vision of NATO in 21st Century
03/02/2009
Gates Statement on “Hard Choices” in FY10 Budget
28/01/2009
Indian Minister Speech on Defense Industry
26/01/2009
US Defense Industry Outlook Through 2012
19/01/2009
S’Pore Minister Details Navy Plans, Goals
16/01/2009
UK Ministers Speak on Procurement Programs
14/01/2009
S’Pore AF Chief on Future of Air Power
08/01/2009
Swedish Army Chief Looks to Future Posture
06/01/2009
AMC Commander Calls for New Tankers
05/01/2009
Australian Special Operations in Afghanistan
11/12/2008
Communications Tips for the Aerospace Industry
11/12/2008
UK MoD Officials Testify on JSF, A400M
03/12/2008
Norwegian Minister Speaks on Defense Industry
27/11/2008
Australian Minister Speaks on Defence Procurement Goals
24/11/2008
Pentagon’s Young Defends F-22 Funding Cut
20/11/2008
Indian Minister on Progress in Defence Production
10/11/2008
Australian Navy Chief Views Future Submarines
07/11/2008
India to Leverage Defence Offsets, Minister Says
27/10/2008
Australian Minister Promises Procurement Reform
03/10/2008
State Dept. Details Pakistani F-16 Program
17/09/2008
Australian Minister Voices JSF Doubts
12/09/2008
State Dept. on Georgia War and Implications
10/09/2008
Pentagon’s Gates Speaks on Tanker Contract
27/06/2008
Sen. Levin on Pentagon Acquisition Reform
05/06/2008
Indian Minister on Co-Development, Co-Production
27/05/2008
UK MoD Details Helicopter Operations
26/05/2008
Pentagon’s Gates on State of US Military
16/05/2008
US Army says Modernization Long Overdue
15/05/2008
Australian MoD Details New Budget, Plans
15/05/2008
Norway Minister Explains Fighter Competition
30/04/2008
Indian Minister Replies to Defense Committee Reports
29/04/2008
Possible Trends in US Defense Procurement to 2012
23/04/2008
UK Ministers Remain Evasive on Defense Programs
04/03/2008
Aussie Secretary Explains Procurement Review
27/02/2008
Australian Military Looks to Future
26/02/2008
Vision and Strategy of the Korean Aerospace Industry
11/02/2008
Indian MoD Calls for Pooling R&D Funds
30/01/2008
New EDA Chief Outlines Agenda, Priorities
14/01/2008
Why EU Wants to Regulate Defence Market
06/12/2007
EU Wants to Cut Red Tape in Defense Industry
06/12/2007
Op-Ed: U.S. Spending on Military Technology through 2010
06/12/2007
Aviation Industry Faces Major Pilot Shortage
03/12/2007
Hearings on UK/US Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty
26/11/2007
Korean President on Defense Industry Goals
18/10/2007
Australia Mulls Fourth Air-Defense Destroyer
05/10/2007
Incoming EDA Chief Sets Out Agency’s Priorities
26/09/2007
GAO Statement Sustaining CSAR-X Bid Protest
02/09/2007
India Details Push for Self-Reliance in Space
03/08/2007
Australian Minister Speaks at JSF Conference
11/07/2007
Outgoing EDA Chief on Europe’s Industrial Base
14/06/2007
LCS Leads Revolution in Naval Warfare
27/04/2007
Ten Solutions to Fix Pentagon Procurement
10/04/2007
German FM Opposes US Missile Defense Plans
23/03/2007
Pentagon Acquisition Chief Unveils Reform Plan
16/03/2007
Aussie Minister Explains F-18F Buy
07/03/2007
Australian Minister Lists Procurement Challenges
27/02/2006
RAAF Makes Case for JSF Procurement
23/02/2007
Rheinmetall Details Opportunities in Middle East Market
21/02/2007
European Defence Agency: A Progress Report
21/02/2007
EU's Verheugen on a Competitive Defence Industry
02/02/2007
Norway Details Position on Next-Gen Fighter
29/01/2007
UK Minister Defends Choice of QinetiQ for £16Bn Deal
19/01/2007
Euro Defence Agency Issues Acronym Guide
17/01/2007
Recent Political Changes and the US Defense Sector
10/01/2007
EU Issues New Guidelines on Defense Contracts
07/12/2006
Sikorsky Given Ultimatum to Fix H-60 Problems
06/12/2006
Australian Minister Outlines Future Industry Policy
28/11/2006
NATO Chief Discusses Agenda for Riga Summit
28/11/2006
Newspaper Reveals All in 1985 UK-Saudi Arms Deal
30/10/2006
UN Committee OKs Arms Trade Treaty
27/10/2006
New Zealand Details Defense Priorities for 2007
17/10/2006
EDA Chief Outlines Vision of European Defense Industry
16/10/2006
Sen. McCain Blasts “Buy American” Clauses in FY07 Budget Bill
14/09/2006
BAE Explains Rationale for Sale of Airbus Stake
12/09/2006
Boeing Details Settlement, Pledges to Improve Ethics
02/08/2006
Testimony Slams US Air Force's Plans for F-22 Funding
25/07/2006
Britain “Rattling US Cage” on JSF Sovereignty Issue
17/07/2006
Arms Export Controls: Small Arms, Big Danger
04/07/2006
Australian Minister Statements on JSF, Wedgetail
29/06/2006
Minister Details Australian Procurement Policy, Plans
22/06/2006
Modernization Alternatives for US Army, Air Force
04/05/2006
Text of USAF RFI for Tanker Replacement
28/04/2006
British Tory Cautions US on JSF Technology
28/04/2006
Bush Issues Statement in Support of Rumsfeld
18/04/2006
McCain Dubious About F-22 Funding Plans
29/03/2006
The Impact of Iraq on US Army Equipment
17/03/2006
US Official Outlines New Security Strategy
17/03/2006
EU's Solana Comments EDA Meeting
08/03/2006
Euro Arms Chief on Transformation Agenda
01/12/2005
Canadian National Strategic Framework
28/11/2005
Q&A: Changes to European Defense Market Rules
22/11/2005
UK Minister Reaffirms Commitment to JSF
08/11/2005
Euro Arms Chief Details Mission, Goals
26/10/2005
EDA Arms Chief on Euro Capabilities Gap
13/10/2005
UK Minister on Defense Industrial Strategy
14/09/2005
New Gripen Chief Details Plans, Priorities
30/08/2005
Evolving Govt.-Industry Relations in Germany
13/07/2005
Boeing's Reality Check on Air Show Orders
01/07/2005
Australian MoD Outlines Future Investments Plan
21/06/2005
Senate Hearings on IG Tanker Report
08/06/2005
EU's Mandelson on Boeing-Airbus Dispute
01/06/2005
US Details WTO Case Against Airbus
31/05/2005
Australian MoD Details 05/06 Budget Impact
17/05/2005
UK Tories Promise Increased Defense Spending
31/03/2005
Aussie Army Details Tiger, MRH90 Helo Plans
11/03/2005
Canada Increases Defense Spending in FY05
25/02/2005
Overview: the European Union’s Space Policy
18/02/2005
EU’s Mandelson on Aircraft Subsidies
14/02/2005
Pentagon Briefing on VXX Presidential Helicopter
31/01/2005
EADS Co-CEO Makes Case for Open Competition
06/12/2004
US Air Force E-Mails Relating to Tanker Lease
01/12/2004
Canada Details Maritime Helicopter Project
25/11/2004
McCain Exposes USAF Role in Tanker Lease
23/11/2004
EU’s Patten on Lifting China Arms Embargo
17/11/2004
EU, US Make Their WTO Cases on Subsidies
07/10/2004
FAQ: EU Consults on Defense Procurement
24/09/2004
EU Details Position on Civil Aircraft Talks
16/09/2004
Bush, Boeing Statements on Airbus Subsidies
16/08/2004
US Army Chiefs Defend Policies
10/08/2004
Aussie Army Details Abrams Procurement
04/08/2004
NATO Details Iraq Assistance (Aug. 2)
02/08/2004
Canada DND Details S-92 Selection
26/07/2004
UK MoD Details Force, Equipment Cuts
22/07/2004
Pentagon Releases Interrogation Rules, History
23/06/2004
Aussie Minister on Defense & Industry
22/06/2004
Czechs Detail Gripen Acquisition Process
21/06/2004
G8 Issues Action Plan on Global Nonproliferation
10/06/2004
European Space Policy: A Status Report
08/06/2004
Focus: Canada’s National Security Policy
28/04/2004
US Lists Steps Critical to Improving Taiwan's Military
27/04/2004
Missile Support Plays Key Security Role (Mar. 24)
24/03/2004
UAVs Are Flexible Combat Platform: USAF (Mar. 22)
22/03/2004
Singapore Focus On Modern, Hi-Tech Force (Mar. 16)
16/03/2004
US Navy Details FY05 Shipbuilding Plans
05/03/2004
Swedish General Touts Gripen’s Flexibility (Mar. 4)
04/03/2004
Rolls Outlines Vision of Engine Reliability
04/03/2004
Pentagon Statement on Haiti
01/03/2004
Aussie Minister on Defense Policies, Plans (Feb. 24)
24/02/2004
Australian Army Chief Details Future Plans
11/02/2004
Finland Reviewing Defense Posture
10/02/2004
CIA Chief Defends Pre-War Intelligence on Iraq
06/02/2004
European Parliament Resolution on Space Policy
04/02/2004
Transcript: Bush’s Space Plan Speech
15/01/2004
Euro Commissioner Details Defense R&D Plans
08/01/2004
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