Hamas sees future in military state, seeks support from Qatar
Brighton, UK – 31 December 2012 By Inês Klinesmith Hamas to cash in political credibility earned during Israel-Gaza conflict The military capability that enabled Hamas to launch to…
DefRep weekly recap: France makes disastrous misstep with Thales takeover
London, UK – 22 December 2012 By Robert Densmore State’s Thales takeover spells disaster for defence firm and investors It is no surprise that Thales’ prime shareholders looked on the…
DefRep weekly recap: America’s handgun crisis
London, UK – 15 December 2012 By Robert Densmore Gun control, terrorism and America’s national security The overriding, if not exclusive, focus of what we do at DefenceReport is on…
DefRep weekly recap: Canadian politics is reeling from F-35 JSF crisis
London, UK – 9 December 2012 By Robert Densmore Canada’s conservative government goes into crisis mode over potential F-35 cancellation The Canadian government’s move against the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter…
French unions say Thales talks at standstill, CEO on verge of dismissal
London, UK – 1 December 2012 By Marion Ghibaudo Labour union talks with Thales stall over Luc Vigneron Union leaders have revealed that negotiations with French defence giant…