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Bill Rigby, Reuters, looks at the changes likely to take place in the defence sector under Barack Obama's leadership.

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Eco-Ships Become Naval Priority
Cost, national security and environmental impact mean that global naval forces must reduce their reliance on oil.

Northrop Grumman Goes Two for Two
Richard B Gasparre takes a look at the US Navy's choice of the Northrop Grumman UAV.

New Destroyer is Déjà Vu for US Navy
Richard B Gasparre looks at the history of the latest DDG-1000 cost overruns.

China's Carrier programme Takes Shape
Richard B Gasparre looks at the on-going Chinese aircraft carrier programme.

Is Brazil's Best Defence a Good Offence?
Richard B Gasparre looks at Brazil's nuclear-powered submarine programme.

Into the Deep with Unmanned Undersea Vehicles
Recent incidents under the sea could place new importance on the development and role of unmanned vehicles.

Boats Behaving Badly: Buzzing US Warships in the Persian Gulf
Richard B Gasparre takes a look at the serious threat caused to large warships by smaller fast craft.

The China Syndrome: Are Carrier Defences Melting Down?
Could the Chinese military actually sink US aircraft carriers? Richard B Gasparre investigates.

Indo-US Naval Cooperation
India is calling on the US for help in propelling its navy forces forward.