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Image emerges showing possible design of China’s third aircraft carrier
Computer-generated imagery emerged on 20 June showing what could be the design for the PLAN’s third aircraft carrier (centre). Source: Via China DailyIsrael takes new torpedo into service
A still from a video released by the IDF shows a Kaved torpedo being loaded into a submarine at the Haifa naval base. Source: Israel Defense ForcesPhilippines moves ahead with ‘second horizon’ modernisation
The Russian-made Kilo-class submarine is regarded as a possible procurement under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ ‘second horizon’ modernisation programme. Source: Russian MoDRussian Caspian corvettes enter Mediterranean
A still from a video released by the Russian MoD on 19 August 2016 shows a Kalibr cruise missile being launched from a Buyan-M at a target in Syria. Source: Russian Ministry of Defence
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Bangladesh Air Force signs for additional K-8W trainer aircraft
Dhaka signed an intergovernmental agreement with Beijing on 20 June for the procurement of an undisclosed number of additional Hongdu Aircraft Industries Corporation (HAIC) K-8W Karakoram basic jet trainers for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). The Bangladeshi military’s Inter-Services
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Kuwait to get Super Hornet simulators
Kuwait is set to receive two tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs) for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Block III Super Hornet multirole fighters that it has ordered, according to a notice released on the US Federal Business Opportunities website on 18 June. The notice said Boeing will supply one legacy
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ADF to trial ‘F90-SMASH’ assault rifle
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is set to begin trialling the ‘F90-SMASH’ assault rifle later this year, according to a 21 June joint statement by Israel’s Smart Shooter and Thales Australia. The weapon, which integrates one of Smart Shooter’s SMASH electro-optical
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Barrier grief: US steel and aluminium tariffs threaten long-term shipbuilding plans and alliances
By removing tariff exemptions for steel and aluminium imports for its allies, the US is forcing a review of its long-term shipbuilding plans, as well as security relationships between the US and longtime allies. Michael Fabey reports With his executive decision to essentially cancel exemptions for
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Chemring reflects on ‘good progress’
Countermeasures and energetic materials specialist Chemring has looked back on “good progress on all fronts” during the first half of its financial year. The UK group reported a 5% increase in operating earnings to GBP18.1 million (USD23.8 million), although the completion of a 40 mm
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Continued economic intervention, regulatory intrusion likely following appointments of Venezuelan vice-president and head of constitutional assembly
Event The National Constituent Assembly (ANC) appointed Diosdado Cabello as its new head on 19 June. Cabello, the deputy head of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela: PSUV) and a hardliner, was appointed following a cabinet reshuffle conducted by
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Nuclear rivals: Reviewing US nuclear strategy
Nuclear strategies, postures, and capabilities have returned to the forefront of international security debates. Against this backdrop, Dr Lee Willett considers the US Nuclear Posture Review in relation to those nations it aims to deter -
Chinese SSBN development presents intelligence challenges
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are among a state’s most closely guarded secrets. Andrew Tate examines the information available in open sources about China’s Type 094 SSBN and analyses how the submarine fits into China’s nuclear posture -
Coming ashore: unmanned systems lead the way in amphibious operations
Marines coming ashore rely on unmanned systems to provide situational awareness that lets them know if surf zones and beaches are free of obstacles, mines, and potential adversaries. Michael Fabey, Geoff Fein, and Pat Host examine the use and development of unmanned systems in amphibious operations
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- Barrier grief: US steel and aluminium tariffs threaten long-term shipbuilding plans and alliances
- Continued economic intervention, regulatory intrusion likely following appointments of Venezuelan vice-president and head of constitutional assembly
- Philippines moves ahead with ‘second horizon’ modernisation
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Image emerges showing possible design of China’s third aircraft carrier
Computer-generated imagery has emerged showing what could be the design for China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN’s) third aircraft carrier, which is believed to under construction at the Jiangnan Changxingdao shipyard in Shanghai. Released on 20 June, the image,
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Israel takes new torpedo into service
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on 19 June that is has acquired a new type of torpedo that it calls the Kaved (heavy) for its submarines. “The torpedo systems possess advanced capabilities and characteristics, including increased precision and range,” the IDF said in a
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MBDA unveils evolved Licorne VSHORAD C2 system
MBDA has unveiled a new version of its Licorne lightweight very short range air defence (VSHORAD) command and control (C2) system, which includes an integrated anti-drone capability. First launched at Eurosatory 2016, the Licorne pocket C2 system is designed for use with systems such as
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Japan displays new NBC decontamination set
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) unveiled a new truck-mounted nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) decontamination set on 27 May at Camp Omiya in Saitama Prefecture, where the service’s Central NBC Weapon Defense Unit is based. Mounted on a 6×6 truck the new set, which is
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Image emerges showing possible design of China’s third aircraft carrier
Computer-generated imagery has emerged showing what could be the design for China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN’s) third aircraft carrier, which is believed to under construction at the Jiangnan Changxingdao shipyard in Shanghai. Released on 20 June, the image,
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IAI, IMI unveil Rampage stand-off air-to-surface missile
Israel Aerospace Industries and IMI Systems have disclosed co-development of a new stand-off precision air-to-surface missile (ASM) system – designated Rampage - designed to address protected high value targets including command and control (C2) centres, air bases, maintenance centres, and
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Indian Coast Guard commissions final Rani Abbakka-class IPV
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned its fifth 51 m Rani Abbakka-class inshore patrol vessel (IPV) in Visakhapatnam on 18 June. ICGS Rani Rashmoni completes an order for five IPVs built under a contract awarded to Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in March 2006. The build of the fifth vessel
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Alliance between Iraqi rival Shia coalitions reduces risk of inter-Shia violence; ongoing recount likely to delay government formation
Key Points The announcement of an alliance between Muqtada al-Sadr and Hadi al-Ameri, is a step forward for government formation, while reducing the likelihood of intra-Shia militia fighting. The alliance announcement was likely intended to pre-empt calls for a rerun of the 12 May parliamentary
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Barrier grief: US steel and aluminium tariffs threaten long-term shipbuilding plans and alliances
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Continued economic intervention, regulatory intrusion likely following appointments of Venezuelan vice-president and head of constitutional assembly
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Kiir-Machar meeting likely to reduce fighting, halt offensives, and trigger production resumption in South Sudan’s Unity Oilfields
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Russian Caspian corvettes enter Mediterranean
Russia’s Caspian Flotilla has deployed two long-range missile corvettes to the Mediterranean, its Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on 17 June. The Buyan-M (Project 21631) corvettes Veliki Ustyug and Grad Sviyazhsk were photographed by ship-watchers in Istanbul passing through the
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Update: North Korea destroys tunnels at Punggye-ri nuclear test site
North Korea destroyed several tunnels and other facilities at its only known nuclear test site on 24 May in a move described by the government in Pyongyang as an “important process” towards achieving global nuclear disarmament. The dismantling of the northeastern Punggye-ri test ground,
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Mass trial of alleged jihadists indicates high attack risk for Western targets in Senegal from returning fighters
Key Points Suspected jihadists were allegedly planning to attack French targets in Senegal and to spread Islamist influence into neighbouring countries. Senegal remains a likely top target for Al-Qaeda-linked groups due to its strong connections with France, emphasised by a renewed threat from
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Police charge man with terrorism offences for suspected murder in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland
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Unidentified gunmen kill electoral delegate in Somalia's Mogadishu
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Kashmir state government dissolution allows for intensified counter-terrorism operations, increasing likelihood of targeted killings of suspected militants
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Alliance between Iraqi rival Shia coalitions reduces risk of inter-Shia violence; ongoing recount likely to delay government formation
Key Points The announcement of an alliance between Muqtada al-Sadr and Hadi al-Ameri, is a step forward for government formation, while reducing the likelihood of intra-Shia militia fighting. The alliance announcement was likely intended to pre-empt calls for a rerun of the 12 May parliamentary
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Continued economic intervention, regulatory intrusion likely following appointments of Venezuelan vice-president and head of constitutional assembly
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Kiir-Machar meeting likely to reduce fighting, halt offensives, and trigger production resumption in South Sudan’s Unity Oilfields
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Political dispute threatens Mongolian intelligence neutrality
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Philippines moves ahead with ‘second horizon’ modernisation
Key Points President approves USD5.6 billion modernisation programme Requirements include accelerated submarine procurement Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has given approval to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to progress plans to procure a wide range of defence equipment under
