Follow
RSS
Infocom develops new armed UGV
Laska undergoing firing trials. Source: InfocomDoD seeks further MD 530F helos for allies
The DoD is looking to equip allies with up to 120 MD 530F light attack and reconnaissance helicopters over a five-year period. The type is already fielded militarily by Afghanistan (pictured) and Saudi Arabia. Source: 438th Air Expeditionary WingRelease of IMF loan recognises Egyptian reform efforts, but unlikely to improve business environment while increasing protest risks
Residents of al-Warraq island protest against the government at the funeral of a citizen killed while trying to repel security forces from demolishing illegal buildings on 16 July 2017. Source: PARheinmetall 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 Defence
-
Logos tests ultra-lightweight WAMI pod on Group 3 UAV
Logos Technologies has flown a podded version of its Redkite wide area motion imagery (WAMI) sensor aboard a US Navy RQ-23 TigerShark unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The demonstration represents the first-time the Redkite pod has been operated on a UAV. The NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corporation
-
Croatia issues RfP for multirole fighter aircraft
On 20 July, Croatia finally issued a request for proposals (RfP) for the acquisition of up to 12 modern multirole fighter aircraft. The Croatian Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the RfP was sent to five countries: Greece, Israel and the US for the F-16; South Korea for the FA-50; and Sweden for the
-
India issues RfI for six conventionally powered submarines
The Indian Navy (IN) has sent a request for information (RfI) to selected overseas manufacturers asking for details about locally building six diesel-electric submarines under the long-delayed Project 75 India (P-75I) programme, which is worth over INR500billion (USD7.8 billion). Official sources
-
Russia looks to give Kazakhstan MiG-35 workshare
Russia’s MiG has signed an agreement with Kazakh firm Kazakhstan Engineering to help promote the MiG-35 ‘Fulcrum-F’ to the Kazakh government, alongside a number of potential workshare and offset agreements. The agreements were signed at the 2017 MAKS Air Show in Russia on 19 July
-
South Korea urges Pyongyang to respond to military dialogue proposal
South Korea has urged the government in Pyongyang to promptly respond to its offer of inter-Korean military talks, emphasising that they are key to easing regional tensions. “Relieving military tensions between the two Koreas and restoring dialogue channels in the military are very urgent
-
US Navy begins search for next-generation submarine imaging mast
Key Points The Tactically Oriented Technology Insertion Imaging Mast (TOTIM) will equip Virginia-class SSNs and Columbia-class SSBNs NAVSEA has solicited for a TOTIM first article unit and production of up to 47 follow-on systems The US Navy (USN) has launched a competition for a next-generation
MULTIMEDIA
Sponsor:
-
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
FEATURED REPORT
HEADLINES BY REGION
MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA
- Court judgment favouring Kenya's election process indicates delay unlikely, but opposition's questioning of legality motivates violent protests
- Release of IMF loan recognises Egyptian reform efforts, but unlikely to improve business environment while increasing protest risks
- SSM opens tender for construction of Altay tank
Platforms Platforms
Sponsor:
-
Infocom develops new armed UGV
Kiev-based Infocom has revealed to Jane’s details of Laska, its new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). Developed through a company-funded project, the system is designed to support tactical level operations on the battlefield. Sergey Rumyantsev, project manager and UGV team lead at Infocom, told
Weapons Weapons
Sponsor:
-
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
C4iSR & Missions Systems C4iSR & Missions Systems
Sponsor:
-
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
CBRNE & EOD Defence CBRNE & EOD Defence
Sponsor:
-
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
Country Risk Country Risk
Sponsor:
-
Release of IMF loan recognises Egyptian reform efforts, but unlikely to improve business environment while increasing protest risks
Key Points IMF loan conditions require a prolonged period of Egyptian subsidy reform that is likely to prolong inflation, disproportionately affecting Egypt's poorest citizens. Egyptian companies will be less competitive domestically compared to military-owned or operated enterprises. Increasing
Military Capabilities Military Capabilities
Sponsor:
-
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
CBRN Assessment CBRN Assessment
Sponsor:
-
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
Terrorism & Insurgency Terrorism & Insurgency
Sponsor:
-
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
Industry Industry
Sponsor:
-
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
