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Defence Briefing— Global
Preface
Burmese insurgent armies, Iraq reinforcements and extremism in the Philippines.
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International: defence special briefing
Issue 16
Defence special: tension hotspots; Russian submariners get rescue lessons with the Norwegians.
Business / Defence
Private armies
Issue 56
Some say they’re a useful force for good, others say they’re an ungovernable hindrance undermining the good work of government troops. Either way, private security firms are playing an important part in conflicts around the…
Affairs / Defence
Duty and the beast
Issue 56
Never work with animals is a mantra in TV but exotic, domestic and native beasts have been employed to work in conflicts around the world with mixed consequences. Take a walk on the wild side with Monocle.
Business / Defence
Money to burn
Issue 56
New weightlifting champion: Airbus A400 M Atlas Tucked away in the British countryside, the Farnborough International Air Show is an unassuming backdrop for deals deciding the future of air defence. This trillion euro…
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Affairs / Defence
Defence Briefing
Issue 28
Why modesty replaced lavishness on the stalls at Europe's largest arms fair held in London, and Russia turns to the French and Dutch in search of four new warships after admitting its own shipyards aren't up to the task.
Affairs / Defence
Conflict managers
Issue 20
The Iraq war has been big business for US military contractors (AKA mercenaries). But now, as the withdrawal of troops becomes imminent, firms are looking to Africa as the next lucrative source of revenue.
Edits / Defence
Expo 56: High-water mark
Issue 56
Japan’s territorial waters are vast and volatile, home to some of the most disputed islands in east asia. the Japan coast guard is tasked with policing the area. Monocle climbed aboard to see how they do it.
Affairs / Defence
Oceania Briefing
Issue 56
Fiji's dictator is this issue's style leader, Australia makes friends to handle cuts to military spending, and why new boats are part of New Zealand's defence forces' shake up.
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Affairs / Defence
On the defensive
Issue 56
The sheer breadth of countries covered by the defence-themed analyses in this issue illustrates the dizzying scale of modern-day conflicts. Some are in full flow, others are receding and many are threatened; all require our…
Edits / Defence
Expo. 17: American forces network
Issue 17
The American Forces Network has the largest geographical coverage of any media network in the world. Its 1,100 staff serve 800,000 overseas troops in even the remotest locations with a mix of entertainment, film, sport and…
Affairs / Defence
Defence Briefing
Issue 53
The continuing fight against piracy in the Horn of Africa, led by three international military coalitions, Poland's plans to modernise its Air Force, and the consequences of Japan's decision to relax its strict defence…
