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Armenian parade reveals Iskander ballistic missiles
Armenia revealed it owned a set of 9K720 Iskander (SS-26 'Stone') short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) in its military parade on 21 September. Source: Karen Vrtanesyan / Razm.infoBAE Systems awarded long-stalled Brazilian howitzer modernisation deal
Brazil received 32 M109A5s to be modernised andIndia finally signs deal with France for 36 Rafale fighters
India signed an IGA with France on 23 September for the purchase of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters (similar to this one) for EUR7.9 billion (USD8.82 billion). Source: DassaultBell unveils V-247 Vigilant unmanned tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter has unveiled the unmanned tiltrotor V-247 Vigilant in anticipation of a USMC requirement for an armed UAV capable of operating from ships. Source: Bell Helicopter
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Pacific-based USMC Harriers grounded after crash
The commander of US Marine Corps (USMC) forces in the Pacific ordered a squadron of McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II combat aircraft to stop operations temporarily after one of the jump jets crashed off Okinawa on 22 September. The pilot ejected safely and was rescued by the US Air Force's 33rd
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Syrian ceasefire breaks down
A two-week-old Syrian ceasefire deal appeared to collapse on 22 September with the launching of a major offensive by Syrian government troops around the city of Aleppo. The offensive, across several districts of the northern Syrian city, was backed by Russian and Syrian fixed-wing strike aircraft,
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Budget constraint prompts Brazilian Air Force staff reduction plan
Restrictions in the Brazilian defence budget have led to the introduction of a plan to cut air force officer numbers by 25% over 20 years, the commander of the service Lieutenant Brigadier Nivaldo Luiz Rossato revealed on 22 September. The proposal comes as part of a major programme of
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CACI focuses SkyTracker on countering small UASs
Key Points SkyTracker picks up the RF signal between the SUAS controller and platform A system consists of four passive sensors that can cover tens of square kilometres Concerns about the global threat from small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS), particularly in the United States as the air space
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Chile's S-70i helicopters to be used for CSAR, special ops
The Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters recently selected by the Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile: FACh) are to be used mainly for combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) and Special Operations roles, but will also be available for community support and disaster relief, sources in Santiago
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EDA chief: co-operate to halt falling R&D spend
Jorge Domecq, chief executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA), told a gathering of industry stakeholders in Brussels on 22 September that a "window of opportunity" exists to revitalise European defence policy. First among Mr Domecq's concerns is that the European defence industrial
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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 -
Face off: East-West relations
Russia's improving A2/AD and hybrid warfare capabilities are asking new questions of NATO's maritime forces. Richard Scott reports on how this Russian resurgence is spurring new thinking -
Russia increases use of Ukraine cyber proxies
Russia's cyber operations in Ukraine are increasingly dependent on criminal proxies. Lincoln Pigman examines what this means for cyber security in Ukraine and beyond.
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Bell unveils V-247 Vigilant unmanned tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter on 22 September revealed a new unmanned tiltrotor aircraft in anticipation of a US Marine Corps (USMC) requirement for a ship-based armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Vince Tobin, Bell vice-president for advanced tiltrotor systems, unveiled a model of the V-247 Vigilant at the
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US approves SkyCeptor LCI for Poland
Key Points SkyCeptor is the US-compliant variant of the Rafael/Raytheon Stunner interceptor Raytheon is expected to position SkyCeptor as a secondary effector for the US Army's IFPC 2-I Block 1 requirement The US government has approved the release of SkyCeptor as the low-cost interceptor (LCI)
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Russian carrier-based Su-33 fighters receiving new bombing computer
Russia is outfitting its carrier-based Sukhoi Su-33 fighter aircraft with the SVP-24 air-to-ground targeting system, according to Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) sources cited by the newspaper Izvestia . The SVP-24 is a specialised navigation and targeting system produced by Russian avionics
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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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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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Armenian parade reveals Iskander ballistic missiles
Armenia paraded newly-acquired weapon systems, including 9K720 Iskander (SS-26 'Stone') short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs), during its Independence Day parade on 21 September. The revelation marks Armenia as the first export customer for the Russian system. Two Iskander launchers and two
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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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BAE Systems awarded long-stalled Brazilian howitzer modernisation deal
BAE Systems has been awarded a long-delayed USD54 million contract to provide 32 upgraded 155 mm M109A5+ BR self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) to the Brazilian Army, the company announced on 19 September. "Production is anticipated to begin in October with vehicle deliveries beginning in
