Maritime
Global naval and maritime defence and security analysis, doctrinal and policy news, procurement udpates, and essays on strategic threats and challenges in the maritime domain.
Exploring Logistical Innovations in the UK’s Royal Fleet
September 29 by Defence IQ PressInterview with the Commodore of the Royal Auxiliary Fleet , David Eagles
A Tale of Two Frigates, UK Shipbuilding Strategy
July 28 by Defence IQ PressDefence iQ contributor, Tiago Machado, shares his thoughts on the UK ship building strategy.
Interview with Vice Admiral Ruiz
August 10 by Defence IQ NewsDefence IQ had the honour of interviewing Vice Admiral Ruiz, shedding light on the latest Navy developments of the Armada
Interview with Chairman of Surface Warships 2022
August 08 by Defence IQ PressDefence IQ had the privilege of interviewing former Commander-in- Chief Fleet of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent. A veteran of Defence IQ conferences, in this interview he delivers t...
A new generation of amphibious crafts
May 11 by Alexander StephensonThe concept of Amphibious boats is different to amphibious vehicles. There are many potential uses for this novel approach being pioneered by Iguana Pro.
Dead Dinosaur C2
April 21 by VADM (USN Retired) Timothy WhiteThe US Navy risks being a dinosaur in a world where data driving operations and warfighting is evolving at a staggering pace. The Navy’s view of data must transform or it will fail critical Distribut...
Keynote: Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff
January 21 by Alexander StephensonWatch the keynote speech delivered by the professional head of the Royal Navy at at the annual Surface Warships conference held online 18-21 January.
Cross-Sector Innovation: A Pathway to UK Defence Transformation
February 04 by Hannah CroftDefence iQ interviewed the UK Defence Solutions Centre to talk about Cross-Sector Innovation and the first of their pilot projects, Subsea Autonomous Systems: Next Generation Technologies, which will...
A Cultural Sea Change: Reflections on Surface Warships & Naval Power in the Digital Era
January 29 by Hannah CroftRelefections and analysis from Defence iQ’s annual Surface Warships conference (28-30 January 2020), which was themed around Naval Power in the Digital Age.
The Need to Revitalise Deterrence in the South China Sea
November 19 by Major Christopher LeeThe South China Sea is the key to defending regional alliances against China in Southeast Asia, and Washington must institute tougher security commitments to restrain further advancement by Beijing’s...
Surface Warships 2019 Event Highlights
October 22 by Defence IQ PressThe 2019 Surface Warships conference gathered over 150 senior officials from international navies and delivery organisations to discuss warship procurement and sub system technologies.
Digital Autonomy, Lethality, and Business Agility: Innovation in the Royal Navy
October 17 by Hannah CroftIt was clear at this year’s Disruptive Technology for Defence Transformation conference that the Royal Navy has fully embraced the tenets of innovation and transformation.