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Russian, Syrian jets seen at eastern bases
Four Russian Su-25s are seen at Tiyas Air Base on 23 September. Source: © 2017 DigitalGlobe, IncStratom enters UGV market with XR-P
XR-P can simultaneously carry a payload of up to 1,225 kg and tow 816 kg. Source: StratomTengoen’s TB001 armed reconnaissance UAV makes first flight
The Tengoen TB001 ‘Twin-tailed Scorpion’ armed reconnaissance UAV made its maiden flight on 26 September, according to Xinhua. Source: Via uav.xinhuanet.comArms and Security 2017: Arsenal State Enterprise displays new radar for ZSU-23-4 modernisation
The Arsenal Plant upgrade shown as an example on the ZSU-23-4, with the radar visible in the rear middle of the turret, Igla missiles to its right and the optical tracker to the left. Source: IHS Markit/Samuel Cranny-Evans
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ADEX 2017: Boeing’s Poseidon takes centre-stage following MSA’s axing
Boeing is focusing all of its maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) attentions at this year’s International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX) in Seoul on its P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA), following the company decision earlier this year to axe its smaller Maritime
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ADEX 2017: F-35 makes South Korean show debut
The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) made its debut appearance at this year’s Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX), giving South Korea a sneak-preview of its future fighter while providing a timely warning to Pyongyang on US regional
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ADEX 2017: Korean Air progresses development of unmanned Little Bird
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) has progressed development of an unmanned version of the MD 500 Little Bird light-attack and observation helicopter, with a prototype being showcased at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2017. An optionally piloted prototype of
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ADEX 2017: South Korea showcases unmanned solutions
South Korean defence contractors have put unmanned aircraft systems (UASs)/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the forefront of their exhibits at this year’s Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX), as they look to showcase technologies and developments for a number of
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AFRL researches ultra-compact antenna technology
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has disclosed details of research into a new generation of ultra-compact antennas that could mark a breakthrough in the miniaturisation of military and commercial communication systems. AFRL researchers have exploited new material technologies to reduce
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Aselsan sells tank radios to Ukraine
Turkey’s military electronics company Aselsan has signed an agreement with an unidentified customer based in Ukraine to supply communication systems worth USD43.6 million, according to a company statement sent to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) on 10 October. Deliveries will be made in
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Carrier comeback: Investing in power projection
Established and emerging maritime powers are continuing to invest in big-deck aircraft carriers. Richard Scott reports -
Access all areas: emerging approaches for GPS-denied operations
GPS jamming and spoofing have been experienced across the contemporary operating environment, Huw Williams examines some of the systems under development to counter the threat -
Insurgent groups seek to improve intelligence capabilities
As insurgent groups grow and evolve, they naturally progress towards more sophisticated intelligence capabilities. Michael Horton analyses a range of groups’ intelligence collection activities and how their capabilities are likely to evolve
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Stratom enters UGV market with XR-P
Stratom has released details of a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) primarily designed for the logistics support role. The eXpeditonary Robotic Platform (XR-P) is a dual-tracked vehicle that is initially intended to be deployed from a V-22 Osprey. “We designed the vehicle around trying to
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Japan to receive additional AMRAAM missiles
Japan is to receive a further batch of Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) following approval of a potential sale by the US State Department. The approval, announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 4 October, covers 56 AIM-120C-7-variant
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AUSA 2017: Revision Military moves into tactical headset market
Integrated soldier systems specialist Revision Military has unveiled a tactical communications headset at AUSA 2017 in Washington, DC as it seeks to further extend capabilities associated with its range of combat helmets. Revision Military’s SenSys ComCentr2 Tactical Headset System has been
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AUSA 2017: Roboteam launches TIGR UGV
Roboteam unveiled its Transportable Interoperable Ground Robot (TIGR) at AUSA 2017 in Washington, DC. The medium-sized, tracked platform has been designed to detect, identify, and dispose of hazardous objects and has a modular design, Shahar Abuhazria, Roboteam’s CEO told Jane’s ,
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Policy instability and contract risks likely to remain high in Caribbean following hurricanes; looting and protests likely
Key Points Infrastructure disruption will affect tourism, a major source of income for most of the affected islands, and will delay non-humanitarian aid cargo, undermining economic growth. Policy paralysis is likely in the six-to-12-month outlook, as governments will focus on reconstruction
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Russian, Syrian jets seen at eastern bases
Key Points Russian Su-25s appear to be using Tiyas Air Base as a forward arming and refuelling point Syrian L-39s are now deployed at Tadmur Air Base Russian Sukhoi Su-25 ‘Frogfoot’ strike aircraft appear to be using Tiyas (T4) Air Base in Syria’s Homs province as a forward
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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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Hasm Movement's claim of responsibility for Myanmar embassy attack in Egypt indicates new pan-Islamic motivation and expanding target set
Key Points The Hasm Movement is claiming for the first time to target civilians associated with foreign governments in Egypt under the banner of pan-Islamic solidarity. The sophistication of previous attacks and the location of this attack on the Cairo island neighbourhood of Zamalek suggests that
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Japan positions C-2 transport aircraft for exports
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) is increasing efforts to promote Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ (KHI’s) C-2 medium transport aircraft to international customers, it confirmed on 6 October. The MoD said in a statement that, for the first time, it is flying the C-2 to foreign countries
