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China builds listening station in Hong Kong
A view of the geodesic dome atop Hong Kong's tallest mountain - the 957 m-high peak of Tai Mo Shan - belonging to the PLA, plus an antenna mast alongside. The facility is protected by security cameras and razor wire-topped fences. Source: Ian CameronK-MAX ends Afghanistan deployment, USMC studies data
A USMC K-MAX unmanned helicopter prepares to lift-off from a main operating base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Source: USMCLibya's anti-Islamist offensive suffers setback
Ansar al-Sharia released this image showing 3m9 missiles for the 2K12 Kub (SA-6 'Gainful') air defence system on 21 July. The missiles are clearly in poor condition and are almost certainly unserviceable. Source: Ansar al-ShariaOman begins receiving second batch of F-16 fighters
One of the first four F-16s from the second batch of 12 for Oman departs Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth production facility on 22 July. Source: Lockheed Martin/Carl Richards
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Canada follows US with sanctions against Russian defence companies
Canada has followed the United States by introducing financial sanctions against a series of Russian defence organisations in response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development announced on 24 July that it had applied additional sanctions
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China to establish MRO facility in Sri Lanka
The China National Aero-Technology Import-Export Corporation (CATIC) - a division of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) - is planning to establish a military maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Sri Lanka. The development was highlighted in the Sri Lankan
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Lithuania seeks new armoured vehicles
Lithuania is looking to buy wheeled infantry combat vehicles, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed on 21 July. The new vehicles are intended to replace the country's existing fleet of M113 wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APC) according to the MoD. However, the new vehicles are intended to
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Mexico selects Grob trainer
The Mexican Air Force (FAM) has selected the Grob Aircraft G120TP twin-seat turboprop as its new elementary trainer. A deal worth USD110 million for 25 G120TPs, along with a flight simulator and logistics support plus options on a further 15, was first reported by local media on 21 July. Sources
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OSCE seeking UAV capability for Ukraine mission
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is aiming to acquire two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to support its activities in Ukraine, it has been revealed. The body is looking to gain this UAV capability immediately, or as soon as possible; which would mark the first time
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OSINT Summary: Norwegian security service reports imminent threat of attack
In a statement released on 24 July, the head of the Politiets Sikkerhetstjeneste (PST) - Benedicte Bjoernland - stated that the security service had received reliable information from an unspecified foreign partner that an attack in Norway by suspected Islamist militants with links to Syria was
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Briefing: Tense transitions
Transitions in East Asia's security and geopolitical landscape are introducing new challenges into longstanding competitions and increasing the range of plausible scenarios for miscalculation, escalation and crises across the Western pacific. Tate Nurkin reports -
Briefing: Into Africa
The growth in co-operation between West African states and Brazil is reaching new heights, reports Janet Tappin Coelho -
Maximum engagement altitudes of surface-to-air systems present in Ukraine
An infographic illustrating the maximum engagement altitudes of surface-to-air missile systems present in Ukraine.
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K-MAX ends Afghanistan deployment, USMC studies data
Key Points The marines flew K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopters in Afghanistan for three years and are still working toward a cargo UAS programme of record. They now plan to conduct flight demonstrations as they work toward a cargo UAS programme of record. The US Marine Corps (USMC) has concluded a
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IDF releases Iron Dome interception rate
Israel's Iron Dome system has successfully intercepted 86% of the Palestinian rockets that it has engaged during Operation 'Protective Edge', according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). "Since the beginning of the operation, more than 1,260 rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip towards
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China builds listening station in Hong Kong
The existence of a People's Liberation Army (PLA) communications installation atop Hong Kong's tallest mountain - the 957 m-high peak of Tai Mo Shan - recently came to light. Construction began around 2010, with a geodesic dome first appearing in satellite imagery in 2011. The facility has been
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Analysis: The strange case of Iraq's missing uranium
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militant group made world headlines on 10 June when it rolled into Mosul, routing the security forces that were supposed to defend the city and robbed the bank of some USD400 million in gold. Now there is news that they also took other things:
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Libya's anti-Islamist offensive suffers setback
The anti-Islamist campaign led by the renegade general Khalifa Haftar appeared to suffer a significant setback on 21 July when the radical group Ansar al-Sharia overrun two neighbouring bases in Benghazi. The Camp 319 and 36th Battalion bases in the city's Bu Atni neighbourhood were defended by the
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Islamist militants' IED attacks in Kaduna city probably aimed at stirring anti-government protests across northern Nigeria
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Alliance between Bolivian ruling party and COB unlikely to provide long-term solution to labour unrest
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Armed attack on DRC military camp highlights increasing risks of politically motivated violence ahead of 2016 elections
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Billions worth of US Army kit to remain in Afghanistan after withdrawal
The US Army, owner of the bulk of military equipment in Afghanistan, is expecting to leave about USD5 billion worth of gear behind when it has completed a withdrawal operation at the end of 2016. In January 2014 the army estimated that it had about USD15 billion worth of equipment still deployed in
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Strong constitution - Japan looks to reset its policy on self-defence
Key Points The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to reinterpret the Constitution of Japan to allow the military to help an ally under attack. Constitutional reinterpretation is one of a number of wide-ranging changes to Japan's military and strategic posture that focus on the
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Hamas's tactics highlight severe cost of war with Hizbullah and raise risk of third intifada against Israel
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Public opinion likely to affect timeline of Japan's nuclear restarts, despite safety clearances
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Former chief of UK's intelligence service identifies change in the terrorist threat to the West since Arab Spring
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Libya's anti-Islamist offensive suffers setback
The anti-Islamist campaign led by the renegade general Khalifa Haftar appeared to suffer a significant setback on 21 July when the radical group Ansar al-Sharia overrun two neighbouring bases in Benghazi. The Camp 319 and 36th Battalion bases in the city's Bu Atni neighbourhood were defended by the
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OSINT Summary: Norwegian security service reports imminent threat of attack
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Islamist militants' IED attacks in Kaduna city probably aimed at stirring anti-government protests across northern Nigeria
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Jordanian security force capability mitigating Islamic State risks but there is likely aspiration for attacks in Amman
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Billions worth of US Army kit to remain in Afghanistan after withdrawal
The US Army, owner of the bulk of military equipment in Afghanistan, is expecting to leave about USD5 billion worth of gear behind when it has completed a withdrawal operation at the end of 2016. In January 2014 the army estimated that it had about USD15 billion worth of equipment still deployed in
