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PLAAF deploys 40 aircraft to western Pacific in show of strength
The Chinese air force deployed more than 40 aircraft of various types to the western Pacific on 25 September in a move described by the PLAAF as a 'routine drill on the high seas'. Source: Via News.cnBoeing and Korean Air team to develop armed unmanned Little Bird helo
The KUS-VH armed unmanned Little Bird demonstrator was seen for the first time at ADEX 2015. Source: IHS/Gareth JenningsDrone Defence launches new counter-UAV concept
A Drone Defender uses the man-portable Dynopis E1000MP to jam an illicit UAV, as part of a wider C-UAV concept launched by UK company Drone Defence. Source: Drone DefenceRemoval of Philippine president's main critic in Senate indicates consolidation of president's power
President Duterte, centre, poses with Army Scout Rangers at their HQ at Camp Tecson in San Miguel township, north of Manila, on 15 September 2016. Source: PA
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French Army selects HK416 to replace FAMAS
The French Army's new service rifle will be the Heckler & Koch HK416F, the French defence procurement agency (the DGA) announced on 23 September. France has a long history of firearms innovations yet this has withered on the vine, with the HK416F set to be the first French standard-issue rifle
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Analysts cast doubts on Iran-North Korea missile collaboration
Analysts have cast doubts that Iran and North Korea are co-developing missiles and satellite launchers, exchanging detailed design data, or testing prototypes for each other, the 38 North website reported on 22 September. While the countries may share test data on a limited basis, "there is
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ApolloShield develops new counter-UAV system
Israeli company ApolloShield has developed a new counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) system designed to detect, identify, and defeat illicit UAVs. Formerly known as AirFence, the eponymously-named ApolloShield system detects UAVs using acoustic, optical, and/or radio sensors, before commanding
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Brazilian Army explores buying US C-23B Sherpas
Brazilian Army Aviation is establishing a fixed-wing unit for light transport and is considering buying retired US Shorts C-23B Sherpa utility twin turboprop aircraft, according to an army document. The force is seeking aircraft with about 2 tons of cargo capacity, a rear ramp, and two engines to
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Carter: nuclear deterrence is changing, but the 'triad' remains relevant
The nuclear threat has changed to emphasise smaller scale attacks and the Pentagon is working on eyeing means of integrating conventional nuclear strategies in Europe and Asia to better prepare for low-end conflict, according to US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. "The most likely use of
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Colombia FARC peace deal likely to be approved on 2 October; ELN ceasefire for only six days
EVENT On 26 September, President Juan Manuel Santos and Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) leader Rodrigo Londoño Echeverri, alias Timochenko, signed a peace agreement ending 52 years of conflict that has claimed around 270,000 lives. For almost four years, the government and
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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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Tamarack Aerospace Group pitches winglets for C-130
Tamarack Aerospace Group is offering to work with Lockheed Martin to equip the US Air Force's (USAF's) fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with its ATLAS active winglets which, the company claims, reduce fuel consumption at the same time as extending the service life of the wing. 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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Drone Defence launches new counter-UAV concept
UK company Drone Defence has launched a new concept for protecting infrastructure and events from illicit unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), dubbed Drone Defenders. The Drone Defenders concept sees the company provide trained ex-military and ex-law enforcement personnel using the Dedrone DroneTracker
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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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Removal of Philippine president's main critic in Senate indicates consolidation of president's power
Key Points The removal of Senator Leila de Lima as chair of the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee, and the subsequent investigation of her for alleged corruption, indicates strong congressional support for President Rodrigo Duterte despite criticism of his tough anti-drug policy. But
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Carter: nuclear deterrence is changing, but the 'triad' remains relevant
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Colombia FARC peace deal likely to be approved on 2 October; ELN ceasefire for only six days
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Guatemala's anti-crime operations unlikely to significantly reduce crime rates in capital given unchecked corruption and police incapacity
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PLAAF deploys 40 aircraft to western Pacific in show of strength
China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed more than 40 aircraft of various types to the western Pacific on 25 September in a move described by the PLAAF as a "routine drill on the high seas". The aircraft flew through the Miyako Strait between the Japanese islands of
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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
