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Industry targets
Well-run businesses keep the wheels of war turning. Many recognisable household brand names have advanced technology and innovation by supplying new products to the military, from couriers to car-makers.
Money to burn
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 industry might decide the world’s future, too.
Business
War against poaching: Fighting poachers in Zimbabwe, US veterans as entrepreneurs, and Japan's taste for US Military ice cream.
How to get lost
For years, US military camouflage was designed for specific terrains. Now, a Brooklyn-based company has convinced it to try a new way of blending in, changing how soldiers are seen – or not.
Private armies
Some say they’re a force for good, others an ungovernable hindrance to government troops. Either way, private security firms play an important part in conflicts around the world.
Expo 56: High-water mark
Japan’s territorial waters are vast and volatile. The Japan Coast Guard is tasked with policing the area, home to some of Asia's most disputed islands. Monocle climbed aboard to see how.
Overseas export
Netherlands shipbuilder Damen manufactures the boats that keep navies and coast guards up-to-speed worldwide. A near-century old success story, theirs is a contribution to a local tradition stretching back even further.
Seeing is believing
From camera-maker to a world leader in binoculars by accident. We look at how German firm Steiner built a global reputation for its rugged and precise optics, used by militaries and civilians alike.
Suomenlinna sea fortress
Popular with tourists, scenic Suomenlinna comprises eight islands and is only a short ferry ride from Helsinki. Snap up a merchant’s house here and experience a villagey lifestyle.
