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The Danish Navy on the hunt
Like latter-day Vikings, the Danish Navy tours the treacherous Gulf of Aden hunting for Somali pirates. Monocle goes aboard HDMS Absalon to join the fit-for-action forces as they deal carefully with these dangerous and…
Lords of the skies
Brazil's government launched a crack down on Rio’s drug gangs in 2007. Now the city’s police have a new weapon: the Huey II helicopter. Monocle examines the use of military hardware in civilian battles.
Defence
Under the Obama administration, the transatlantic relationship is expected to flourish, improving French-US relations. But it may not be as easy as many expect, as Obama and Sarkozy's top priorities differ.
Defence
Monocle reports from the IDEX arms fair in Abu Dhabi, and why the US should support struggling nations against insurgents.
Conflict managers
The Iraq war was big business for US military contractors. As the withdrawal of troops from the region becomes imminent, these firms are now looking to Africa as the next lucrative source of revenue.
Safe option
New York’s JFK terminal is bulking up on security equipment. It's not the only airport doing so, as providers of this technology are reeling in profits from airport overhauls around the globe.
Defence
Our new military strategy column examines how the US might unwittingly encourage China to bolster its nuclear arsenal and what European armies are spending money on.
2009 forecast
The Copenhagen Climate Conference, upcoming elections in rogue states and expert opinion on a new presidency in South Africa.
International
Tapping into renewable energy in the Rift Valley, military news, and trouble for the US Navy's submarines.
Battle lines
Since 9/11, demand for Nato-force equipment has surged. We look at the standard kit for a German soldier, from high-tech night vision to body armour and food rations.
