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Australia launches third and final Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer
Australian Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett in front of Hobart-class AWD Sydney. The ship is the third and final AWD launched for the RAN. Source: Australian DoD/Russell MillardLibyan National Army takes delivery of ex-Irish OPV
A still from a video released by the LNA shows Al-Karama arriving in Benghazi. The LNA claimed it is a Libyan vessel that has returned after seven years, but it is the ex-Irish OPV Aisling. Source: Libyan National Army – General CommandRafael unveils EPIK add-on precision guidance kit for rocket artillery
Close-up of Rafael Advanced Defence Systems' EPIK (Electro-Optical Precision Integration Kit) add-on precision guidance kit for unguided surface-to-surface rockets. Source: Rafael Advanced Defence SystemsRAF assumes control for UK’s military space activities
Reflecting the growing importance of the space domain to the UK, as illustrated here with a rendering of the Airbus Skynet satellite communications system, the RAF has taken control of the country's military space activities ahead of the publication of a national Defence Space Strategy later in the year. Source: Airbus
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India, Vietnam to conduct first joint naval exercise
The Indian and Vietnamese navies will hold their first-ever joint exercise from 21-25 May to augment the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership agreed by the two countries in 2016. In a 20 May statement the Indian Navy (IN) said that three of its vessels – Shivalik (Project 17)-class
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Japan orders third Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship
Japan’s Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding has received an order from the Ministry of Defense (MoD) in Tokyo to build a third Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), an MoD spokesperson told Jane’s on 21 May. The SWATH (small waterplane area twin
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Philippine Navy to receive Saab’s Sea Giraffe AMB radar
Saab will supply its Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar system to the US Navy (USN) as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deal between the United States and the Philippines. The radar system will be installed on two Philippine Navy frigates – BRP Gregorio del Pilar (FF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz
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Aeronautics signs agreement with Romaero
Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Aeronautics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Romaero that will facilitate the two companies carrying out maintenance and training on the aircraft in Romania. According to Israeli media, the companies will jointly maintain systems
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Belarus showcases MM-60 rocket launcher
Belarusian company BSVT-VV has completed development of its MM-60 multipurpose rocket launcher and has already attracted interest from a number of Asia Pacific countries, a company representative told Jane's. The disposable MM-60 rocket launcher is designed to defeat troops under cover, lightly
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Carlyle Group moves on HGH Infrared Systems
The Carlyle Group has announced it has entered into negotiations to acquire a majority stake in HGH Infrared Systems. The private equity firm’s Carlyle Europe Technology Partners III division will provide the equity for the transaction, which is now subject to customary employee consultations
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The Czar of battle: Russian artillery use in Ukraine portends advances
The Russian Army, which has long emphasised its artillery arm, is once again upgrading conventional tube artillery and adding new targeting techniques. Samuel Cranny-Evans, Mark Cazalet, and Christopher F Foss report on the country's more flexible approach to fire missions -
King of the sea: The United Kingdom aims to bolster its maritime air power
The United Kingdom is poised to take delivery next year of its first Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to fill a major gap in its capability to hunt for submarines and monitor naval activity around the country’s shores. Tim Ripley reports on the UK effort to regenerate its shore-based air power -
Iraq after the ‘caliphate’: Islamic State insurgency re-emerges in troubled northern Iraq
Derek Henry Flood reports from Kirkuk in northern Iraq, where the Islamic State has re-emerged as an insurgent movement following its territorial collapse
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Australia launches third and final Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer
Australia has launched the third and final Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) on order for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Named Sydney (with pennant number 42), the 146.7 m-long ship entered the water on 19 May in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett at the
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Rafael unveils EPIK add-on precision guidance kit for rocket artillery
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems has released details of its EPIK (Electro-Optical Precision Integration Kit) technology development; a capability enhancement designed to furnish unguided surface-to-surface rocket system effectors with autonomous stand-off precision guidance and increased range.
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RAF assumes control for UK’s military space activities
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has been given responsibility for the country’s military space activities as part of a wider Defence Space Strategy to be revealed in the coming weeks. The RAF’s Air Command has taken on responsibility for command and control (C2) of all UK military space
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UK takes delivery of MHC sweep demonstrator system
Key Points The UK's MHC Sweep Capability demonstrator achieved system acceptance on 26 April The MHC Sweep demonstrator combines an 11 m ARCIMS USV, configured with a power generation module, with towed magnetic, acoustic, and electrical influences, including up to three coil auxiliary boats The
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Australia launches third and final Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer
Australia has launched the third and final Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) on order for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Named Sydney (with pennant number 42), the 146.7 m-long ship entered the water on 19 May in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett at the
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Rafael unveils EPIK add-on precision guidance kit for rocket artillery
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems has released details of its EPIK (Electro-Optical Precision Integration Kit) technology development; a capability enhancement designed to furnish unguided surface-to-surface rocket system effectors with autonomous stand-off precision guidance and increased range.
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US strengthens capacity building efforts across Asia Pacific with expeditionary fast transport ships
Key Points The US Navy has expanded on the scope and involvement of its Spearhead-class fast transport ships in a series of humanitarian and capacity building missions Vessel type is proving out to be an instrumental component of the service’s effort to strengthen relationships with partners
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Reshuffle strengthens Sudanese president’s prospects of extending term but emerging protests in northeast unlikely to damage infrastructure
Key Points Prime Minister and First-Vice President Major-General Bakri Saleh remained in his position and continues to represent President Omar al-Bashir’s most likely successor in the event his health deteriorates this year. However, if he is removed, then this would strengthen a rival
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Hizbullah leader plays down Israeli strikes
Key Points Nasrallah claimed Israel suffered heavy damage in a 9 May rocket attack Satellite imagery indicates the Israeli reprisals hit at least four targets in Syria, including two previously identified as Iranian bases Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of the Iranian-backed Lebanese
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North Korea open to denuclearisation if military threat is removed, says South
North Korea’s leadership has agreed to hold its first summit with leaders from the South since 2007 and is open to discuss the issue of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, the government in Seoul announced on 6 March. “The South and the North have agreed to hold a third
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Mass trial of alleged jihadists indicates high attack risk for Western targets in Senegal from returning fighters
Key Points Suspected jihadists were allegedly planning to attack French targets in Senegal and to spread Islamist influence into neighbouring countries. Senegal remains a likely top target for Al-Qaeda-linked groups due to its strong connections with France, emphasised by a renewed threat from
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Reshuffle strengthens Sudanese president’s prospects of extending term but emerging protests in northeast unlikely to damage infrastructure
Key Points Prime Minister and First-Vice President Major-General Bakri Saleh remained in his position and continues to represent President Omar al-Bashir’s most likely successor in the event his health deteriorates this year. However, if he is removed, then this would strengthen a rival
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EU activates blocking statute to neutralise US extra-territorial sanctions over Iran, intended to gain sanction waivers
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Fighting, attacks on timber and fuel trucks in Anglophone Cameroon likely to rise shortly before October elections
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US sanctions on Venezuela highly likely following fraud allegations in presidential election
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Boeing cleared to begin preparatory work on Apache multiyear contract
Boeing has been authorised to begin preparatory work on a USD3.4 billion multiyear contract to supply newbuild and remanufactured AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the US Army and Saudi Arabia, a company official told Jane’s on 17 May. The authorisation to begin work on lots 7-11
