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Winter Military World Games
The first Winter Military World Games took place in March in Valle d'Aosta, Italy, giving armed forces of the world a chance to bond with each other and promote peace through sport. Monocle was…
Expo 33: War minus the shooting
The first winter military world games in Valle D'Aosta, Italy, gave armed forces a chance to bond and promote peace through sport. Monocle was there, cheering from the sidelines.
Defence
Beijing and Delhi announce their defence budgets almost simultaneously, Egypt vies to build its own fighter aircraft and Israel unveils its text message air-raid warning system.
Balmy army
Guam’s population will increase by almost half when the US military relocates from Okinawa. It’s a milestone in the island’s history and a development boom is under way.
Defence
Marines are told to get some real muscle, shark-skin technology for subs, China joins the international effort to tackle piracy, and new RPG protection for vehicles.
Air pressure
Every two years, the Singapore Air Show draws air force commanders from around the world keen to check out the latest hardware. But as weaponry technology moves ever faster, what to order
What a relief
When it comes to disasters, the first few hours are crucial. The better the kit, the greater the chance of saving lives. But is it time for a permanent rapid reaction force?
Ready for this?
Israel’s history of violence has given its hospitals unique expertise in handling major bloodshed. Now, Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center offers medics from around the world pioneering training in mass casualty situations.
Dream team
Israel’s National Search and Rescue Unit, made up entirely of volunteers, is always one of the first teams to arrive in major disasters, including the earthquake in Haiti.
