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Military might

2 November 2016

The flight debut of China’s latest fighter jet was the highlight of the opening of Airshow China in Zhuhai. The fifth-generation Chengdu J-20 is one of about 60 aircraft on display at the nation’s most important gathering…

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Military parade

16 August 2012

Part of the British Army for nearly 200 years, Nepalese Gurkhas are renowned for their skill and bravery. For Monocle, these Gurkhas swapped their distinctive uniforms for bold, smart civvies.

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Defence

17 October 2012

This month’s military news round-up, looking at conscription in Austria, budget cuts in the US and smaller-scale deployments in Guatemala.

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Japan flexes its military muscles

3 September 2015

With the recent unveiling of its new Izumo-class helicopter destroyer, Japan gets more than just added fire power for its naval fleet. The 19,500-tonne vessel also signals Tokyo’s determination to act as a counterweight to…

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Japan military media special

16 August 2012

Japan’s relationship with its military makes for interesting ideas across all media

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The Finns signing up for military training

24 October 2024

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Finns are learning to fight, mindful of their country’s 1,300km border with its bellicose eastern neighbour. Monocle joins some of these volunteers on exercises near…

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The Briefing - Ukraine gets a new military chief

9 February 2024

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, replaces his military chief after weeks of speculation. Plus: Finns prepare to vote in a presidential election runoff, why births peak in the Year of the Dragon and Laura Kramer…

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The Foreign Desk - Does Japan need a military?

18 November 2017

Since the Second World War Japan has been a pacifist nation. But during that time it has built up an impressive defence force that, if it was a fully fledged military, would be the eighth largest in the world. In an ever…

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The Monocle Minute - Iran’s military advantage

8 November 2019

A new report delivers a worrying reality check should war break out between the US and Iran. Plus: Andrew Mueller reviews the week’s headlines and Robert Bound examines the growing brand potential of in-flight safety videos…

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Winter Military World Games

14 May 2010

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 there, cheering our favourite…

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Defence

1 May 2009

The French hoist the flag over the new military base in Abu Dhabi, fence yourself in army style and how to stope Iran getting a nuclear bomb (it wont be easy).

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Duty and the beast

16 August 2012

Never work with animals is a mantra in TV but exotic, domestic and native beasts have been employed to work in conflicts around the world with mixed consequences. Take a walk on the wild side with Monocle.

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Officer class: Poland's military university

14 April 2018

Monocle Films visits Poland's land-forces academy, which is nurturing the next generation of officers to fuel its expanding defence forces.

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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 352: The Georgian Military Highway

11 April 2023

Jessica Bridger takes a trip down a historical trade route where the driving conditions are often as extreme and wild as the surrounding landscape.

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Suomenlinna sea fortress

16 August 2012

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.

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Myanmar mirage

17 May 2011

Huge changes have recently taken place in Burma. A glittering new capital now rises from the plains, elections have been held and the military junta formally dissolved. At least, that’s what the army generals would like the…