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Exercise reveals Azerbaijani Army Dana SPH and RM-70 MRL
An exercise revealed that the Azerbaijani Army has Czech-designed Dana 152 mm SPHs. Source: Azerbaijani Ministry of DefenceCASC unveils next generation USV concepts
The 15 m long C1500 USV is optimised for ASW, although it could also be configured for other naval missions such as air defence and mine countermeasures. Source: IHS Markit/Kelvin WongRussian plans to upgrade T-80 and T-90 jeopardise Armata programme
Russian plans to upgrade the T-80 and T-90 could jeopardise the Armata programme, which includes the T-14 MBT (artist's impression). Source: Russian MoDSyrian troops cross Euphrates
A still from a video released by the Islamic State on 20 September that purportedly showed a drone attack on Syrian government forces crossing the Euphrates in the vicinity of Dayr al-Zawr city. Source: Amaq News Agency
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Australian government releases R&D priorities
The Australian government has released a list of its investment priorities for research and development, Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announced on 20 September. The country’s Defence Innovation Hub will be looking to prioritise three of the country’s six capability
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Baltic conflict simulation concludes Poland is wasting valuable time
Key Points The latest wargaming of a Russian invasion of the Baltic states and Poland has brought out some harsh lessons about the latter's ability to prevail The key issue is the glacial pace of Polish defence procurement From 12-14 September the Baltic Hegemon wargaming exercise had its second
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Bombardier workers protest against Boeing complaint
Workers at Canadian aerospace and transportation manufacturer Bombardier staged a protest on 20 September, targeted not at their employer but in support of it. Employees represented by the Unifor union stopped work at Bombardier’s Toronto facility in order to voice their opposition to
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AOEW transitions to EMD phase
Key Points The AOEW AMP, designated AN/ALQ-248, is a self-contained EW pod hosting both high-sensitivity receiver and electronic attack subsystems for anti-ship missile defence NAVSEA has exercised a USD23.6 million option with Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems for the EMD phase Lockheed
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Argentine Air Force buying liaison aircraft
The Argentine Air Force is finalising a deal to buy eight liaison aircraft, after Ministry of Defence approval, to begin replacing its fleet of ageing locally built Cessna 182 and Piper Seneca aircraft. The replacements are being purchased through the International Civil Aviation Organization and
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Australian firms enter partnerships on Land 400 programme
Australian defence companies announced new partnerships with foreign counterparts on 20 September in support of bids to supply anti-tank guided missiles (ATMGs) to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Queensland-based Ferra Engineering signed an agreement with MBDA to supply the European
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DSEI 2017: JFD's submersible SEAL carrier
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DSEI 2017: Dragonfire Debut
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Escalating tensions: The regional response to North Korea's growing missile threat
As North Korea continues to develop and test nuclear weapons and ballistic missile systems, neighbouring Japan and South Korea are enhancing their missile defence capabilities to counter the growing military threat from Pyongyang. Gabriel Dominguez examines the latest developments -
Chinese legislation points to new intelligence co-ordinating system
China’s new National Intelligence Law includes provisions pointing to the establishment of a new intelligence co-ordinating mechanism. Samantha Hoffman and Peter Mattis examine the significance of this development in the context of the ongoing evolution of China’s intelligence apparatus -
Breaking the kill chain: Rethinking soft kill in anti-ship missile defence
A more diverse, complex, and proliferating anti-ship missile threat set is creating more stressing challenges for ship self-defences, and asks new questions as to the contribution of soft-kill mechanisms. Richard Scott reports
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CASC unveils next generation USV concepts
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) outlined its plans for a new family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) at the 2017 International Ocean Science and Technology (OST) exhibition in Qingdao. The platforms are aimed at addressing a range of maritime security and naval
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DSEI 2017: Patria NEMO Container completes land test firings
Finland’s Patria has completed test firings of its deployable NEMO Container mortar system, the company has told Jane’s . During test firings throughout August, the 120 mm mortar system underwent firings while mounted on a Sisu ETP E13TP 8×8 tactical transporter as well as
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Hyundai selects Kelvin Hughes bridge system for New Zealand Navy’s fleet tanker
Key Points The Royal New Zealand Navy’s new fleet tanker will feature a navigation bridge system from Kelvin Hughes System also eliminates the need for helicopter transponders, and allows for better awareness against potentially hostile small targets in the air, and on the surface British
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DSEI 2017: X-2 UGV emerges from agricultural role
Digital Concepts Engineering unveiled its X-2 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) at DSEI 2017 in London. The X-2 is a medium, tracked UGV that has been developed for CBRNE applications but is also designed for EOD, search and rescue (SAR), perimeter patrol, communications relay, mine detection and
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Syrian troops cross Euphrates
Key Points Syrian government forces have established a bridgehead on the eastern side of the Euphrates The SAA is now in a position to secure crucial oil fields and prevent the SDF advancing further down the Euphrates valley Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops have staged a river crossing to set up a
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Exercise reveals Azerbaijani Army Dana SPH and RM-70 MRL
Key Points The Azerbaijani Army showed Dana 152 mm SPHs and RM-70 Vampir 122 mm MRLs for the first time Video footage showed Dana SPHs and RM-70 Vampir MRLs travelling to an exercise area The Azerbaijani Army showed Czech-designed Dana 152 mm self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) and RM-70 Vampir 122
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North Korea releases images of IRBM launch
North Korea has released images of its 15 September test launch of a Hwaseong-12 (also known as KN-17) intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) that flew over northern Japan. The missile was launched in a northeasterly direction from a site near the Sunan air base, in the vicinity of Pyongyang,
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Failed detonation in London underground attack indicates that militant IED attack intent often exceeds capability
Key Points The United Kingdom's terror threat level being reverted to 'Severe' from 'Critical' implies that there is no further indication of an imminent further attack. The malfunctioning of the device reflects the difficulty of constructing viable, high-capacity improvised explosive devices,
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Japan aims to integrate locally produced parts into F-35s from 2018
Japan is aiming to integrate locally produced parts into Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft from 2018, the Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) disclosed to Jane’s on 20 September. A spokesperson
