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Rheinmetall Air Defence preps GDF-009 AAG for production
Oerlikon GDF-009 EO towed anti-aircraft gun deployed in the firing position, showing the electro-optical device mounted on top and the integrated battery-based power unit on the right. Source: Rheinmetall Air DefenceUS seeks additional Black Hawk helos
The DoD is looking to procure 114 new Black Hawk helicopters over a three-year period beginning in FY 2019. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsGerman Pumas set for range of upgrades
One of the first two production Puma IFV delivered to the German Army. Source: PSMRussian Helicopters unveils Mi-171Sh-VN gunship
Russian Helicopters unveiled the Mi-171Sh-VN gunship at MAKS 2017. Source: Nikolai Novichkov
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French Air Force upgrades AWACS
The Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), the French procurement agency, awarded a tender on 12 July to Air France International/KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) for the manintenance in operational condition (MCO) and cockpit upgrade of the French Air Force's
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Venezuelan president likely to rewrite constitution and dissolve legislature with military support, prompting US sanctions
EVENT US president Donald Trump warned on 17 July that the United States would impose "strong and swift economic sanctions" if Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro establishes a National Constituent Assembly (ANC) on 30 July to rewrite the constitution. Trump's statement followed a
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Aero launches prototype and pre-serial production of L-39NG
Aero Vodochody has begun prototype and pre-serial production of its L-39NG jet trainer and light-attack platform, the manufacturer reported on 20 July. The Czech company announced that assembly of the first four L-39NGs had begun “in recent weeks”, comprising three prototype and one
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China launches R&D restructuring programme
Chinese President Xi Jinping formally inaugurated a restructure of the country’s military research and development (R&D) institutes on 19 July, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Xi said the reorganisation would support the Chinese government’s efforts at building a stronger
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Côte d'Ivoire receives patrol boat donated by China
China has donated a patrol boat to Côte d'Ivoire to help in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Xinhau news agency reported on 15 July. "This donation will allow the navy of Côte d'Ivoire to take off,” Xinhau reported the Ivorian defence minister Alain Donwahi
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Final Huey IIs delivered to Kenya
The final two of eight Bell Huey II helicopters were delivered to the Kenyan Air Force on 19 July, the US embassy in Nairobi announced on the same day. It said the helicopters would improve the Kenyan Defence Forces’ (KDF’s) ability to deploy Rangers and other quick reaction forces, as
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ISTAR firmament: the future of the RAF's combat air reconnaissance assets
The UK's airborne intelligence, surveillance, targeting, acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) platforms constitute an increasingly important capability. Tim Ripley examines the status of the country's ISTAR assets and charts their future evolution -
Unseen but on scene: German submarine technology delivers enhanced effect
Germany plays a leading role in designing, building, and operating high-level submarines. Alex Pape and Dr Lee Willett look at how such boats meet Germany's security requirements while offering international appeal -
Yemeni rebels enhance ballistic missile campaign
Yemen-based rebels have launched numerous ballistic missile attacks against Saudi Arabia since the outbreak of conflict in 2015. Jeremy Binnie traces the origin and evolution of their arsenal, and assesses how rebel forces are sustaining their campaign and the course it may take in the future
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German Pumas set for range of upgrades
Project System & Management and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH have each signed separate contracts to upgrade the functional capabilities of both future and existing Puma IFVs respectively. The contracts, broadly speaking, cover the Puma’s communication, visualisation, and offensive/defensive
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Rheinmetall Air Defence preps GDF-009 AAG for production
Rheinmetall Air Defence has released details of its latest Oerlikon GDF-009 twin 35 mm towed anti-aircraft gun (AAG). The GDF-009 model is based on a four-wheeled carriage, and is raised off the ground by three stabilisers when deployed in the firing position. It also features an automatic
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Marduk Technologies readies Shark C-UAV system for initial trials
Marduk Technologies expects to demonstrate a prototype of its Shark counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) system in the August/September timeframe with the Estonian military. Indrek Sepp, Marduk Technologies’ CEO, told Jane’s that the testing of limited aspects of the system will
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Elbit demonstrates Seagull in end-to-end MCM application
Key Points Elbit's Seagull USV was configured with an R2Sonic forward looking sonar, a Klein K5900 side scan sonar and a VideoRay ROV for the trial Seagull operated at a cruise speed of 10 kt and in Sea State 5-6 conditions Israeli systems house Elbit Systems has performed an end-to-end mine
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North Korea claims first successful launch of intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea successfully test-fired on 4 July what it claimed was its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The land-based missile, which was launched about 0939 h local time from a location near Panghyon Airfield in Kusong, in North Korea's northwestern North Pyongan Province, flew for
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US seeks additional Black Hawk helos
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking to procure an additional 114 Sikorsky UH/HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters over a three-year period from fiscal year 2019. A Sources Sought notification posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on 19 July requests that industry
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North Korea claims first successful launch of intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea successfully test-fired on 4 July what it claimed was its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The land-based missile, which was launched about 0939 h local time from a location near Panghyon Airfield in Kusong, in North Korea's northwestern North Pyongan Province, flew for
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Co-ordinated twin Islamic State attacks in Iran's capital Tehran indicate in-country support and elevated risk to public spaces
Key Points The Islamic State conducted two co-ordinated attacks in Iran's capital Tehran, targeting parliament and the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic and its first Supreme Leader, killing 12 people and injuring 42. This was the first set of attacks by the Islamic
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US Army buys more GMLRS Unitary, Alternative Warhead rockets
The US Army has awarded a new production contract for Lockheed Martin’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets. The USD471 million Lot 12 contract, announced on 12 July, includes GMLRS Alternative Warhead rockets, GMLRS Unitary rockets, Reduced-Range Practice Rockets, and
