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Defence
Vietnam orders $1,8bn worth of submarines to keep up with the neighbours, Peru gets kitted out to deal with a guerilla resurgence and Russian upgrades its stealth bombers.
Sail of the century
Germany is building an innovative frigate for sustained low-intensity conflicts, from fighting pirates to peacekeeping. But it’s not only at sea that new designs and technologies are changing the defence landscape.
Defence
Russia turns to French and Dutch shipyards for new warships after admitting its own aren't up to the task, while modesty replaced lavishness at Europe's largest arms fair in London.
Defence
The Indian Navy has launched its first domestically developed nuclear submarine, but faces criticism of another procurement programme. Meanwhile, the arms race in the Korean peninsula is heating up.
Should we force it?
As Sweden ends compulsory national service, Finland carries on. We consider the way forward for conscription in modern social democracies as a way to recruit citizens, not just soldiers.
Karachi cops
Monocle spends a day with Karachi’s police chief as he worries about kit, corruption and crime stats as the Taliban gains ground in Pakistan. We also meet Afghanistan's presidential hopeful.
Defence
The latest laser warfare, the UAE's new fighting machines and India gets defensive with its ballistic missile shield. Plus, Hilary Synnott on what to do with the Pakistan and the Taliban challenge.
All aboard Denmark’s pirate patrol boat in Somalia
The Danish Navy warship ‘HDMS Absalon’ patrols one of the busiest sea routes in the world, where more than 120 ships were attacked by Somali pirates last year.
On the hook
The world’s shipping is being held ransom by Somali pirates. As a new president tries to take control of the failed state, perhaps it’s time for decisive action.
