Thought Leadership

Among the first actions to support peace in a region is the deployment of air power on a progressive scale. Air support offers pervasive value and utility from reconnaissance through to evacuation in a timely and efficient manner.

The application of proper Integrated Logistic Support principles and processes, the value of a product system operating within a defined environment can be effectively managed and highly optimised.

An asymmetrical threat is the term used to describe a method of combat which is unconventional, favours the unexpected, attacks vulnerable points and makes it hard to establish an effective set of counter-measures.

All defence departments must be adept at deploying both financial and operational resources in situations requiring rapid response. This burden can be eased with the ability to utilise an instrument known as: “Supplier’s Credit Finance”.

Outsourcing of specific Fleet Support Services, has been identified as an area in which substantial cost savings can be achieved while at the same time also optimising fleet operational availability.

Member States of the United Nations have a responsibility and obligation towards international peacekeeping deployments and understand the long term benefits.

South America is a fast growing market for the world’s defence and security industries with Brazil at its fore. A vast and geographically diverse country, Brazil has large reserves of natural resources and substantial oil reserves. The country’s defence procurements are largely focused on the protection of these resources, including the fragile Amazon system, from illegal mining, deforestation and drug trafficking.