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Europe cannot continue to rely on soft power, Eurocorps commander warns
The EU cannot rely on soft power to respond to threats such as the Islamic State, according to the commander of Eurocorps. Source: PAIDEX 2015: Italy orders Piaggio HammerHead UAV
The Italian Air Force has ordered six Piaggio Aero P.1HH HammerHead UAVs, the first prototype of which is pictured during its maiden flight in December 2014. Source: Piaggio AeroIDEX 2015: Local contender enters Emirati 8x8 race
The Enigma on display at IDEX with a BMP-3 turret. Source: IHS/Patrick AllenUPDATE: Russia's hybrid war in Ukraine 'is working'
Russian-style hybrid war in Ukraine, according to the Potomac Foundation. (Potomac Foundation/IHS)
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Analysis: US debate over arming Ukraine overlooks wider strategy
Discussions regarding whether or not to supply weapons and equipment to Ukrainian forces - to counteract strong Russian support for separatists in eastern Ukraine - should be had within a wider strategic context. ANALYSIS Lawmakers and some government officials have sought to press US president
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IDEX 2015: IGG acquires Finnish RIB company
The United Arab Emirates' International Golden Group (IGG) has acquired Finnish rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer Boomeranger Boats, it was announced on 25 February. The value of the deal was not disclosed. However, Boomeranger's parent company Revenio Group revealed that the disposal would
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UK's Scout SV reconnaissance variant passes CDR
The British Army's upcoming Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) tracked reconnaissance vehicle has passed its critical design review (CDR), General Dynamics UK announced on 26 February. The reconnaissance variant is the final variant of the Scout SV programme to pass its CDR. With this now complete, the
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US Coast Guard still wrangling with ice breaker shortage
Key Points US ice breaker capability requirements still stand at three medium and three heavy ice breakers The USCG is considering options including Polar Sea reactivation and a new acquisition As human activity in the Arctic continues to expand, the chief of the US Coast Guard (USCG) remains
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US Navy to test ONR submarine app on cruiser for mission planning improvement
Key Points US Navy Office of Naval Research's Mission Planning Application is part of the Advanced Processing Build programme for submarines ONR hopes to demonstrate the software during a one-year demonstration on board the DDG 51 cruiser USS Mobile Bay, beginning in 2015 The US Navy (USN) Office
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Airbus reports year-end results
Airbus reported its full 2014 results on 27 February, with revenue increasing 5% and net income increasing 59% for the year. At EUR60.7 billion (USD68.0 billion), Airbus 2014 revenue was a record for the group, climbing with the help of continued strong commercial aircraft sales. The increase to
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Catch up: IDEX 2015
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Lighten up: shoulder-launched weapon systems come of age
New generations of light, flexible, and precision-guided missiles promise to put more effective and usable firepower into the hands of soldiers. Robin Hughes takes aim -
A delicate equilibrium: IHS Jane's annual defence spending review
The year 2014 represented an important milestone for the global defence industry, marking the end of an extended period of defence budget cuts. The IHS Jane's Defence Budgets team reports
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IDEX 2015: Italy orders Piaggio HammerHead UAV
The Italian Air Force has become the first customer for the Piaggio Aero P.1HH HammerHead unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the company announced at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi on 26 February. In total the Italian Air Force has ordered six HammerHead UAVs, split into three unmanned aerial systems (UASs)
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Finland selects FN SCAR-L for its special forces
Finland's special forces have selected the Belgian FN SCAR-L assault rifle as a new standard firearm. The FN SCAR-L will be the first 5.56x45 mm NATO calibre firearm introduced to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF). It will supplement the current RK 95 TP assault rifle chambered in the Russian
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US Navy to test ONR submarine app on cruiser for mission planning improvement
Key Points US Navy Office of Naval Research's Mission Planning Application is part of the Advanced Processing Build programme for submarines ONR hopes to demonstrate the software during a one-year demonstration on board the DDG 51 cruiser USS Mobile Bay, beginning in 2015 The US Navy (USN) Office
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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UPDATE: Russia's hybrid war in Ukraine 'is working'
Key Points A conference attended by influential Ukrainian and US officials has concluded that Russia's hybrid warfare campaign in eastern Ukraine is working Ukrainian forces continue to be outmatched, not only by the hardware they face but also the sophistication of the offensive they face A
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Analysis: US debate over arming Ukraine overlooks wider strategy
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Changes to Argentina's intelligence service to further polarise government and opposition, increasing government isolation ahead of election
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Elevated risk of IED attacks against Albanian security and government assets and business premises despite recent arrests
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Europe cannot continue to rely on soft power, Eurocorps commander warns
Europe will be "in deep trouble" if it continues to rely only on soft power, given the threats it now faces from the east and south, according to the Belgian commander of the five-nation Eurocorps headquarters. Despite the troubles in Ukraine and Russia's growing aggression, the greater
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US opens door to increased UAV sales
Key Points A new US policy could facilitate military UAV exports to more countries The policy is the latest in a series of efforts to "modernise and reform" US export controls for the aerospace and defence industry The Obama administration on 17 February unveiled a new policy that could
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OSINT Summary: DRC begins military offensive against the FDLR in Sud Kivu
The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo: FARDC) launched a military offensive against Rwandan Hutu militant group the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) in the town of Uriva in the DRC's Sud
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IDEX 2015: IGG acquires Finnish RIB company
The United Arab Emirates' International Golden Group (IGG) has acquired Finnish rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer Boomeranger Boats, it was announced on 25 February. The value of the deal was not disclosed. However, Boomeranger's parent company Revenio Group revealed that the disposal would
