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ADEX 2017: KAI refining KFX configuration ahead of key milestones
While the baseline twin-engined configuration for the KFX has been decided upon, the final refinements are being made ahead of upcoming design reviews. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsADEX 2017: F-35 makes South Korean show debut
One of the two USAF F-35As that has made the journey from Hill AFB in Utah to Seoul for the type's ADEX debut. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsADEX 2017: Boeing’s Poseidon takes centre-stage following MSA’s axing
Being showcased at ADEX by the US Navy, the P-8A Poseidon is looking to secure further regional sales in addition to those already chalked up by Australia, India, and New Zealand. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsDAPA announces delay in K2 MBT production
Plans to procure additional K2 MBTs have been delayed over the platform's transmission system. Source: IHS Markit/Kelvin Wong
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ADEX 2017: UVision signs MOA for HERO 30 marketing, supply
Israeli unmanned systems manufacturer UVision announced on 18 October that it had signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with South Korea’s FIRSTEC. The MOA will see FIRSTEC market and supply the HERO 30 system in South Korea and follows a memorandum of understanding signed in September 2016,
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Four JASDF personnel missing following UH-60J helo crash off coast of Shizuoka Prefecture
Four Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) personnel are missing, presumed dead, after their UH-60J search-and-rescue helicopter crashed off the coast of Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture on 17 October. The UH-60J vanished from radar screens some 30 km south of the JASDF’s Hamamatsu Air Base at
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General Dynamics enhances WIN-T with Next Gen PoP
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has completed work to incorporate its Next Generation Point of Presence (Next Gen PoP) enhancement to the Warfighter Information Net-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 (Inc 2). The Next Gen PoP effort was first announced in 2016 and significantly reduces the size,
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Syrian SAM engages Israeli aircraft over Lebanon
A Syrian surface-to-air missile (SAM) system engaged Israeli aircraft in Lebanese airspace on 16 October, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Earlier today, an anti-aircraft missile was launched from Syria towards IDF aircraft during a routine flight over Lebanon. No hits were
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ADEX 2017: GA-ASI, Huneed to explore joint programmes
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) has signed an agreement with South Korean firm Huneed Technologies to explore potential areas of collaboration, the two companies announced at the ADEX exhibition in Seoul on 18 October. Through the memorandum of understanding (MOU), GA-ASI and
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ADEX 2017: Leonardo waits on South Korean helicopter requests
Leonardo is waiting on the South Korean government to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) for three key rotary-wing requirements and a contract decision on a fourth as it looks to expand its presence in the country. Speaking to Jane’s at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence
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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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ADEX 2017: KAI refining KFX configuration ahead of key milestones
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is in the process of refining the final configuration of its Korean Fighter Experimental (KFX) aircraft ahead of a number of milestones that are due in the coming months and years, Jane’s was told on 17 October. Speaking at the Seoul International Aerospace
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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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Following Austrian early election, alliance between centre-right and right-wing most likely whilst political instability will remain high
Key Points Former foreign secretary Sebastian Kurz and his centre-right ÖVP came first in the latest general election with around 31%. The centre-left SPÖ under current Chancellor Christian Kern came second while the right-wing FPÖ managed to increase its electoral share
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Border delays and trade restrictions with Kazakhstan are likely until Kyrgyz President steps down in December
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Plan to announce independence referendum for southern Yemen creates high risk of renewed militia fighting in Aden
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Victory for Kyrgyz President's protégé likely to ensure policy continuity as peaceful election indicates improved social stability
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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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DAPA announces delay in K2 MBT production
South Korea’s plans to produce additional Hyundai Rotem K2 (Black Panther) main battle tanks (MBTs) have been delayed three years due to technical issues with the platform’s indigenously developed transmission system, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has said. In an
