Unique in the French military for accepting overseas recruits, the French Foreign Legion offers refuge to those with a past to forget. Legionnaires fight under the Tricolore but it's loyalty to their fellow soldiers that's…
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition in Yemen; Turkey’s renewed fight on its borders; the quiet arms race between Armenia and Azerbaijan. All of these conflicts will be underpinning London’s Defence and Security Equipment Inte…
Germany’s armed forces are experiencing an era of change. Just as they are becoming more active on the world military stage, they’re also facing cuts and restructuring. What type of military emerges in the end is still…
A communications agency has taken on a branding overhaul for the Swiss army. The result is a new identity that promotes pride and competence, and is rooted in the country’s design traditions.
The jury is still out on whether Russian athletes will be on the starting line at the Rio Olympics this Saturday. But that isn’t stopping the country from competing in a very different olympiad. This year’s International…
As cities become increasingly choked with traffic, new ways of keeping our urban centres moving are being explored and – perhaps surprisingly – the car is still key to the mix. From updates on car-sharing to mini buses, the…
Has Iran found a way to circumvent sanctions when it comes to fighter jets? Plus, New Zealand’s pilots get a boost, the UK’s arms exports are taking off and Sri Lanka is becoming a focal point for defence in Asia.
Stateless Kurds have endured centuries of persecution across the Middle East. Now, Iran’s strict application of sharia law is driving Kurdish women to fight for their freedom.
Haiti is picking up the pieces – but sooner or later another natural disaster will strike. Here, Monocle looks at the best nations to call in a crisis and tools you need for the job.
The conventional war in Ukraine has been good business for defence firms. But other potential skirmishes could play out in more hybrid warfare in the year ahead.