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issue 88 | June 2018
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Mapping global arms spending
New SIPRI data reveals the trends and top players in global military expenditure
The new Baltic arms race
Threats from Russia and an increase in cyberattacks have prompted the Nordic nations to gear up for a new type of warfare
The cost of counterterrorism
A new report from the Stimson Center has provided an initial tally of total US counterterrorism spending since 9/11
Behind the mask
With the rules of cyber engagement yet unwritten, the challenge of attributing cyberattacks to nation states is immense, and the stakes are high
Future weapons: Intelligent by design
France is looking into applying artificial intelligence to combat aircraft, part of a €1.5bn investment strategy aimed at closing the technology gap with the US and China
IT goes back to basics
The UK's Dstl is trialling robust USB for jungle warfare in a bid to keep sensitive data secure in harsh environments
Battlefield biomedicine
A new technique for treating injured limbs could reduce the risk of amputation after battlefield injuries
Lightweights vs heavyweights
A US Air Force experiment is investigating the capabilities and value of light attack aircraft compared to advanced fighters
The start-up report
India is embracing start-ups to secure the future of its defence sector - we look at some of the most promising