Follow
RSS
Farnborough 2018: Saab open to fighter partnership, if Gripen E tech included
The United Kingdom is one of a number of nations exploring ‘sixth-generation’ fighter concepts. Saab says it is open to any teaming arrangement, but insists that its Gripen E technology features in the development. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsTurkey confirms sale of 30 T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan
Delivery of the 30 T129 helicopters purchased by Pakistan is expected to take place in increments over the coming five years. Source: TAIFarnborough 2018: Saab unveils next-generation RBS15 anti-ship missile system
Image of the air-launched variant of Saab’s next generation RBS15 anti-ship missile: the RBS15 Mk4 Air. Source: SaabFarnborough 2018: Spice 250 operational capability expected in 2019
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems’ Spice 250 stand-off precision-guided munition: an initial operating capability is anticipated in 2019. Source: Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
-
Cost of India’s domestically produced defence equipment under review
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has appointed a committee to review the price of assorted materiel supplied by the country’s nine Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) to its military. “We have asked a committee to see how the costing of products manufactured by the DPSUs
-
Czechoslovak Group reports rising revenues
Defence and manufacturing holding company Czechoslovak Group reported the results of its 2017 financial year on 16 July, revealing a rise in revenue of more than 50%. Sales were CZK24.1 billion (USD1.1 billion), up from CZK15.4 in 2016, while EBITDA reached CZK2.8 billion. The company’s
-
First BQM-177A target delivered to US Navy
The Unmanned Systems Division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has handed over the first production BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) to the US Navy (USN). A formal rollout event was performed on 11 July in McClellan, California, in conjunction with the USN. Actual handover of the
-
Korean ministries collaborate on Industry 4.0 technologies
South Korean government ministries have agreed to come together to undertake research and development (R&D) in defence technologies, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in Seoul has said. Under the new arrangement, agreed on 11 July, the Ministry of Science and Information and
-
Lockheed Martin readies E-2D Advanced Hawkeye ESM upgrade
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a USD64.7 million sole-source contract to upgrade the AN/ALQ-217 electronic support measures (ESM) system fitted to US Navy (USN) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft. Awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on 25 June, the
-
Policy paralysis on IMF-promoted economic changes likely in Haiti following resignation of prime minister and cabinet
Event On 14 July, Haiti’s Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant and his cabinet resigned following violent protests against announced fuel price increases a week earlier. Separately, on 11 July the government withdrew the 2019 Budget from Congress, as the cancellation of the hikes on 7 July
MULTIMEDIA
Sponsor:
Featured Video
Otokar's Rabdan 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)
Featured Video
Eurosatory 2018: MICHELIN presents its latest military tyres
-
Russia’s ASAT development takes aim at LEO assets
Russia has increasing anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities that enable it to interfere with, or destroy, an adversary’s satellites. Sean O’Connor reviews the history and capabilities of Russia’s ASAT programmes -
Haze on the horizon: the challenges and uncertainties of Europe's future combat aircraft plans
In 2017 France and Germany announced their intention to develop a sixth-generation combat aircraft to replace the Typhoon, Tornado, and Rafale aircraft that are currently in service. BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Saab almost instantly expressed interest in participating in the multi-billion-Euro programme, which is expected to be led by Airbus and France’s Dassault Aviation. Mark Bobbi reports -
Prompt strike: ground-launched hypersonics move against missile defences
Armed forces are developing ground-launched hypersonics in response to rapidly emerging threats and modern ballistic missile defence systems. Rahul Udoshi and Akshara Parakala examine programmes in the United States, Russia, China, and India
FEATURED REPORT
Platforms Platforms
Sponsor:
-
Turkey confirms sale of 30 T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan
Ankara has signed an agreement with Islamabad for the sale of 30 T129 ATAK combat helicopters for the Pakistan Army in a move described by the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSB) – formerly the Turkish Defence Industries Undersecretariat (SSM)
Weapons Weapons
Sponsor:
-
Farnborough 2018: Saab unveils next-generation RBS15 anti-ship missile system
Saab Dynamics has unveiled the next-generation evolution of its RBS15 family of anti-ship missile systems: the RBS15 Mk4. The RBS15 Mk4 will be the principal effector for what Saab is now marketing as the RBS15 ‘Gungnir’ (Odin’s Spear) system. Gungnir is the system level
C4iSR & Missions Systems C4iSR & Missions Systems
Sponsor:
-
Farnborough 2018: CAE launches 700MR-series simulator for military helicopters
CAE has launched its new CAE 700MR-series flight training device (FTD) for military helicopters at the Farnborough Airshow. The “next-generation” device, as the company describes it, is a development from earlier systems designed to train crews on helicopters such as the AgustaWestland
CBRNE & EOD Defence CBRNE & EOD Defence
Sponsor:
-
Japan displays new NBC decontamination set
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) unveiled a new truck-mounted nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) decontamination set on 27 May at Camp Omiya in Saitama Prefecture, where the service’s Central NBC Weapon Defense Unit is based. Mounted on a 6×6 truck the new set, which is
Jane's Defence Weekly Jane's Defence Weekly
Sponsor:
-
Farnborough 2018: Saab open to fighter partnership, if Gripen E tech included
Saab is open to collaboration on any future fighter project so long as a place can be found for the aircraft technology that the company is currently developing, a senior official said on 16 July. Speaking on the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow, the head of Aeronautics, Jonas Hjelm, said
Jane's International Defence Review Jane's International Defence Review
Sponsor:
-
Farnborough 2018: Saab unveils next-generation RBS15 anti-ship missile system
Saab Dynamics has unveiled the next-generation evolution of its RBS15 family of anti-ship missile systems: the RBS15 Mk4. The RBS15 Mk4 will be the principal effector for what Saab is now marketing as the RBS15 ‘Gungnir’ (Odin’s Spear) system. Gungnir is the system level
Jane's Navy International Jane's Navy International
Sponsor:
-
Indonesian Navy to establish new unmanned aviation squadron
Key Points The Indonesian Navy is establishing a new unmanned naval aviation squadron Formation will initially operate the ScanEagle system that is being provided under a US assistance package The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) is establishing a new
Country Risk Country Risk
Sponsor:
-
Crimea water crisis resolution unlikely, risk of further Russian incursion into Ukraine rises in three-year outlook
Key Points The water crisis in Crimea, already severe, is likely to deteriorate further, following Ukraine’s decision to cut fresh water supply to the annexed peninsula in 2014, which had previously accounted for 86% of the total. Although there are potential non-military solutions to the
Military Capabilities Military Capabilities
Sponsor:
-
Farnborough 2018: Leonardo calls on UK government to support Yeovil
The UK government must commit to a future military helicopter procurement programme for Leonardo to sustain its Yeovil production facility, a senior company official told reporters in early July. Speaking ahead of the Farnborough Airshow, the managing director of Leonardo Helicopters UK, Geoff
CBRN Assessment CBRN Assessment
Sponsor:
-
Indian compliance with aggressive US sanctions on crude exports increases risk of Iran resuming nuclear programme
Key Points This position marks a significant shift in US sanctions enforcement policy; during the 2012–15 sanctions period under former US president Barack Obama’s administration, the importers of Iranian crude oil qualified for waivers from US sanctions if they demonstrated
Terrorism & Insurgency Terrorism & Insurgency
Sponsor:
-
LNA’s bid to control Libyan national institutions increases risk of renewed fighting between western and eastern militias
Key Points On 25 June, Haftar handed over the control of Ras Lanuf and es-Sider oil ports to the eastern National Oil Corporation (NOC), which reports to the eastern-based government, which is not recognised internationally. In response, the Tripoli-based NOC declared force majeure on loadings from
Jane's Intelligence Review Jane's Intelligence Review
Sponsor:
-
LNA’s bid to control Libyan national institutions increases risk of renewed fighting between western and eastern militias
Key Points On 25 June, Haftar handed over the control of Ras Lanuf and es-Sider oil ports to the eastern National Oil Corporation (NOC), which reports to the eastern-based government, which is not recognised internationally. In response, the Tripoli-based NOC declared force majeure on loadings from
-
Policy paralysis on IMF-promoted economic changes likely in Haiti following resignation of prime minister and cabinet
-
Preventative arrests in Sumgait and Ganja mitigate likelihood of repeated violent protests in Azerbaijan
-
Syrian government advance towards border with occupied Golan risks provoking major Israeli military response
Industry Industry
Sponsor:
-
Farnborough 2018: Saab open to fighter partnership, if Gripen E tech included
Saab is open to collaboration on any future fighter project so long as a place can be found for the aircraft technology that the company is currently developing, a senior official said on 16 July. Speaking on the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow, the head of Aeronautics, Jonas Hjelm, said
