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Evidence emerges of possible DF-31 ICBM variant
A first frontal view of a new TEL made by the Tai'an Corporation that could be for the new "DF-31B" ICBM reportedly tested in September 2014. Source: Chinese InternetPhilippines to get first two FA-50s early
KAI will deliver two FA-50s to the PAF ahead of schedule, a Philippine official said on 3 March. Source: KAIUK to build and test laser weapon demonstrator
The UK is to build and test a laser weapon demonstrator, IHS Jane's understands. A Rheinmetall 10kW high-power laser weapon demonstrator is pictured. Source: RheinmetallAselsan, Thales continue LMM launcher development
Thales and Aselsan have agreed to continue their collaboration on shipborne launchers for the Lightweight Multirole Missile. The Aselsan/Thales eight-round LMM launcher is pictured. Source: IHS/Patrick Allen
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Indian MoD launches first locally led network-warfare programmes
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has, for the first time, launched two major programmes led by Indian consortia to indigenously develop network-centric systems for the Indian Army. Under the 'Make in India' initiative launched by India's new government that stresses indigenous materiel
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Pentagon budget 2016: 'sequestration' could halve US modernisation budget, Carter says
Key Points Modernisation accounts could see a 50% cut and O&M a 33% cut Major new systems development programmes would be put on hold US defence officials are once again railing against 'sequestration' with the hope that Congress will overturn budget capping legislation in fiscal year 2016
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Deaths of Venezuelan students increase violent unrest and property damage risks
EVENT At least six youths connected with Venezuela's student-led anti-government movement have died in separate incidents in Venezuela in the past week. One victim was a schoolboy who was shot dead on 24 February by National Police for resisting arrest, according to Amnesty International. Other
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SIGAR: Afghan security forces shrinking
New figures show declining numbers of Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) after NATO's mission in Afghanistan reversed its decision to suddenly classify that data. The US government watchdog for spending and projects in Afghanistan, the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction
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IDF corroborates Hizbullah 'Scud-D' claims
Key Points The IDF says that Hizbullah has 'Scud-D' ballistic missiles with a range of 700 km The range is well in excess of what the Lebanese group needs to target Israel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released an infographic on 2 March stating that the Lebanese group Hizbullah has 'Scud-D'
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North Korean provocations likely around annual joint US-South Korean military exercises, but outright conflict unlikely
Key Points The likelihood of an outbreak of conflict during the exercises remains low as both sides have a clear interest in preventing hostilities. However, North Korea is likely to engage in a range of military actions, including further missile and rocket launches, aimed at demonstrating its
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Catch up: IDEX 2015
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Lighten up: shoulder-launched weapon systems come of age
New generations of light, flexible, and precision-guided missiles promise to put more effective and usable firepower into the hands of soldiers. Robin Hughes takes aim -
A delicate equilibrium: IHS Jane's annual defence spending review
The year 2014 represented an important milestone for the global defence industry, marking the end of an extended period of defence budget cuts. The IHS Jane's Defence Budgets team reports
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Philippines to get first two FA-50s early
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will deliver two FA-50 light-attack aircraft to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) ahead of schedule in December, Philippine Undersecretary of Defense Fernando Manalo said on 3 March. "We are looking at the early delivery of two FA-50s," said Manalo, head of
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Evidence emerges of possible DF-31 ICBM variant
Recent testimony by the commander of US Strategic Forces Command and recent images of a Chinese transporter erector launcher (TEL) point to a potential new variant of the solid-fuel DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). In testimony given before the US House of Representatives' Armed
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US Navy to test ONR submarine app on cruiser for mission planning improvement
Key Points US Navy Office of Naval Research's Mission Planning Application is part of the Advanced Processing Build programme for submarines ONR hopes to demonstrate the software during a one-year demonstration on board the DDG 51 cruiser USS Mobile Bay, beginning in 2015 The US Navy (USN) Office
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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North Korean provocations likely around annual joint US-South Korean military exercises, but outright conflict unlikely
Key Points The likelihood of an outbreak of conflict during the exercises remains low as both sides have a clear interest in preventing hostilities. However, North Korea is likely to engage in a range of military actions, including further missile and rocket launches, aimed at demonstrating its
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Deaths of Venezuelan students increase violent unrest and property damage risks
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Andorran election gives centre-right party renewed but sharply lower overall majority in vote for continuity
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Inauguration of former president reinforces political stability in Uruguay; reduction of fiscal deficit to remain a challenge
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Europe cannot continue to rely on soft power, Eurocorps commander warns
Europe will be "in deep trouble" if it continues to rely only on soft power, given the threats it now faces from the east and south, according to the Belgian commander of the five-nation Eurocorps headquarters. Despite the troubles in Ukraine and Russia's growing aggression, the greater
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US opens door to increased UAV sales
Key Points A new US policy could facilitate military UAV exports to more countries The policy is the latest in a series of efforts to "modernise and reform" US export controls for the aerospace and defence industry The Obama administration on 17 February unveiled a new policy that could
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Durable peace in northern Mali remains unlikely, making defeat of Islamists almost impossible without additional multinational support
Key Points A strategic Islamist Tuareg leader and kidnap kingpin, Iyad ag Ghaly, has reportedly returned to northern Mali after an absence of almost two years. The multiplicity of actors in northern Mali makes a binding peace agreement elusive, which poses a high risk of intermittent fighting
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IDEX 2015: IGG acquires Finnish RIB company
The United Arab Emirates' International Golden Group (IGG) has acquired Finnish rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer Boomeranger Boats, it was announced on 25 February. The value of the deal was not disclosed. However, Boomeranger's parent company Revenio Group revealed that the disposal would
