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ADAS 2016: Saab targets Gripen at Philippines
Saab is opening an office in the Philippines to pursue an opportunity for the Gripen. Source: SaabIran claims Zolfaghar missile has 700 km range
The Iranian Ministry of Defence (MoD) released this photograph of a missile labelled as a Zolfaghar being launched, but this missile is different from the Zolfaghars displayed during the 25 September ceremony. The MoD also released video footage showing what was said to be a Zolfaghar being launched and hitting a target, but it could not be determined whether the missile was the same as the ones seen in the ceremony. Source: Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces LogisticsRomania receives its first F-16 fighter aircraft
The first six Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters for Romania were delivered on 28 September. Source: Romanian Ministry of National DefenceDoD awards first LRIP contract for Triton UAV
Northrop Grumman is to deliver the first three LRIP Triton UAVs by the end of August 2020. Source: Northrop Grumman
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South Korea to procure laser weapon system to counter North Korean UAVs
South Korea is to either purchase or build its own laser weapon system to destroy North Korean unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) crossing the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), an official told Yonhap news agency on 28 September. While UAVs can be engaged by surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft guns, the
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ADAS 2016: Hanwha targets growth opportunities in Philippines
South Korea's Hanwha has pinpointed the Philippines as a target market for expansion following the company's contract, announced earlier this year, to supply amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) to the Philippine Marine Corps. The AAV contract is worth around USD50 million and features the sale of
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ADAS 2016: Leonardo Helicopters positions for growth in Asia Pacific with emphasis on training support
Leonardo Helicopters has identified the Asia-Pacific region as an area of priority for the next five years and is touting the company's track record of providing support and training for nascent helicopter units as the company's unique differentiator. In an interview with IHS Jane's , John
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ADAS 2016: Philippine Navy looks to secure anti-piracy platforms and supporting technologies
The Philippine Navy (PN) has outlined a requirement for a near-term emphasis on procuring capability that will help its efforts to tackle piracy, terrorism, and drug trafficking, a senior officer disclosed to IHS Jane's on 28 September. Speaking on the condition of anonymity at the Asian Defence
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ADAS 2016: Philippines' largest defence show sees 42% increase in exhibitors
On the back of unprecedented modernisation programmes within the Philippine Armed Forces, the country's largest defence exhibition, Asian Defence, Security & Crisis Management (ADAS), has seen a more than 40% increase in exhibitors for its iteration in 2016, its organiser APAC Expo, has said.
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Big gaps in joint use of military and police forces within Europe to fight terrorism
Joint training of national military and police units would enable Europe to more effectively handle domestic terrorist threats, say Dutch, German, and other military officials. Although there is no agreement among the 28 EU nations about the best way to do this, a first priority would be to improve
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Balancing act: Serbian Armed Forces update
Serbia is one of few countries whose armed forces successfully co-operate with both Russia and the West, but while Belgrade insists on military neutrality, just how much longer this will be tolerated remains to be seen. Gerrard Cowan reports -
Jihadists compete along Af-Pak border
Jihadist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan have experienced leadership turnover and are contending with the emergence of the Islamic State in the region. Antonio Giustozzi assesses the balance of power between militant groups in the borderlands. -
Evolution by increments
The US Army is, for the most part, moving cautiously ahead with a variety of modernisation plans to upgrade and evolve its equipment and structures. Daniel Wasserbly reports
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Tamarack Aerospace Group pitches winglets for C-130
Tamarack Aerospace Group is offering to work with Lockheed Martin to equip the US Air Force's (USAF's) fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with its ATLAS active winglets which, the company claims, reduce fuel consumption at the same time as extending the service life of the wing. The
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Iran claims Zolfaghar missile has 700 km range
Iranian defence minister Hossein Dehghan claimed that the new Zolfaghar (Zulfiqar) ballistic missile has a range of 700 km during a 25 September ceremony that inaugurated the weapon's production line. Unveiled for the first time during a military parade four days earlier, the Zolfaghar is a new
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Drone Defence launches new counter-UAV concept
UK company Drone Defence has launched a new concept for protecting infrastructure and events from illicit unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), dubbed Drone Defenders. The Drone Defenders concept sees the company provide trained ex-military and ex-law enforcement personnel using the Dedrone DroneTracker
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Reamda tasked with developing controller for multiple UGVs
Ireland-based robotics specialist Reamda has been contracted to modify its unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) controller to support a variety of platforms. The contract falls under an award to US company JGW International by the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (DHS S&T)
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Removal of Philippine president's main critic in Senate indicates consolidation of president's power
Key Points The removal of Senator Leila de Lima as chair of the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee, and the subsequent investigation of her for alleged corruption, indicates strong congressional support for President Rodrigo Duterte despite criticism of his tough anti-drug policy. But
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Romania receives its first F-16 fighter aircraft
Romania's first six Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft were officially handed over on 28 September at Monte Real Air Force Base Nº5 in Portugal. The former Portuguese Air Force aircraft are due to be flown to Romania on 29 September where they will be assigned to the 86th
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USAF flies B-1B bombers over South Korea for second time since North's nuclear test
Two US Air Force (USAF) Boeing (Rockwell) B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flew over South Korea on 21 September in the latest demonstration of Washington's defence commitment to Seoul following North Korea's fifth nuclear test on 9 September, according to US Forces Korea (USFK). While one of the
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Turkish government's effort to eliminate PKK indicates that resumption of peace process is unlikely in coming months
Key Points The intensification of pressure on pro-PKK politicians indicates the government's lack of willingness to return to the negotiating table, seeking instead to impose a 'victor's peace' on the PKK. The government is likely to struggle to increase its popularity among the Kurdish population
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ADAS 2016: Saab targets Gripen at Philippines
Saab is to open an office in Manila by the end of 2016 to support the company's campaign to sell its JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), an official from the Swedish company told I HS Jane's on 28 September. Speaking on the opening day of the Asian Defence and Security
