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MBDA unveils evolved Licorne VSHORAD C2 system
The twin-screen Licorne workstation installed in a VAB armoured vehicle. The left-hand screen is displaying the tactical picture. The laptop docking stations are situated under the keyboard shelves. Source: Giles EbbuttAustralia seeks industry input on infantry fighting vehicle project
Project Land 400 Phase 3 will see the replacement of the Australian Army’s fleets of M113AS4 armoured personnel carriers from the mid-2020s. Source: Australian Defence ForceUK undecided on F-35 DAS upgrade
The first four of the 48 F-35Bs that the UK has so far committed to arrived in-country earlier in June. The government has yet to decide if it will retrofit its already delivered aircraft with a new DAS system in 2023. Source: Crown CopyrightBAE Systems wins competition for US Marine Corps’ ACV 1.1
BAE Systems, teamed with Iveco Defence Vehicles, rolled out its ACV 1.1 variant in December 2016. Source: BAE Systems
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Bell uses design-for-manufacturing approach to reduce V-280 costs
Key Points Bell used a design-for-manufacturing approach to its V-280 straight wing and rotor blade design The company said this helped reduce costs by roughly 50% in both areas Bell used a design-for-manufacturing approach with its V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft to drive down costs, according to
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Chinese LCAC facility spotted near Zhanjiang
A new facility for China’s growing number of air-cushioned landing craft (LCACs) has been constructed near the southwestern coastal city of Zhanjiang, which is also the main South Sea Fleet base of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The location is close to the base for the two
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Denel Dynamics unveils layered C-RAM system
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics is developing two vertically launched missiles as effectors for a layered, integrated counter-rocket, artillery, mortar (C-RAM) system also able to counter cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and helicopters: The 2 000 m range transonic Mongoose 3 as
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USN looks to develop 30-year maintenance plan for fleet
The US Navy (USN) is looking to develop a 30-year ship maintenance and repair plan similar to the 30-year shipbuilding plan the service creates, said James Geurts, assistant secretary of the navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition. “The 30-year shipbuilding plan is only as good as our
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Afghan Air Force’s transition to Black Hawk helos ‘presents challenges’, says Pentagon’s Lead Inspector General
Afghan Air Force's transition to Black Hawk helos 'presents challenges', says Pentagon's Lead Inspector General. The Afghan Air Force's (AAF's) ongoing transition from the Russian-built Mil Mi-17 'Hip' helicopter to the Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk "presents several challenges that have yet to
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CybAero files for bankruptcy
Swedish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer CybAero announced on 19 June that it had filed for bankruptcy. Further details of the bankruptcy are expected to be revealed at the company’s annual general meeting on 30 June. CybAero manufactured the APID family of rotary-wing UAVs. Since
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Eurosatory 2018: German Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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Nuclear rivals: Reviewing US nuclear strategy
Nuclear strategies, postures, and capabilities have returned to the forefront of international security debates. Against this backdrop, Dr Lee Willett considers the US Nuclear Posture Review in relation to those nations it aims to deter -
Chinese SSBN development presents intelligence challenges
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are among a state’s most closely guarded secrets. Andrew Tate examines the information available in open sources about China’s Type 094 SSBN and analyses how the submarine fits into China’s nuclear posture -
Coming ashore: unmanned systems lead the way in amphibious operations
Marines coming ashore rely on unmanned systems to provide situational awareness that lets them know if surf zones and beaches are free of obstacles, mines, and potential adversaries. Michael Fabey, Geoff Fein, and Pat Host examine the use and development of unmanned systems in amphibious operations
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ASC International reveals its Hilux-based Hornet SOV
ASC International displayed its Hornet Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) for the first time and told Jane’s that development of a larger 6×6 variant should be complete by the end of summer. The Hornet SOV began development in 2016 and is based on a much-modified Toyota Hilux. Its design
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Images show possible YJ-18 ASCM in Chinese Shang-class submarine
Video footage of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s inspection of a modified Type 093 (Shang-class) nuclear-powered attack submarine on 11 June shows what appears to be a canister for the submarine-launched version of China’s YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM). The images, which
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MBDA unveils evolved Licorne VSHORAD C2 system
MBDA has unveiled a new version of its Licorne lightweight very short range air defence (VSHORAD) command and control (C2) system, which includes an integrated anti-drone capability. First launched at Eurosatory 2016, the Licorne pocket C2 system is designed for use with systems such as
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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
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Australia seeks industry input on infantry fighting vehicle project
Key Points Australian DoD seeks industry advice on tender timeline for Land 400 Phase 3 procurement project Industry feedback intended to support better planning and to reduce the cost of tendering The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) is looking to engage with local industry on the schedule
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MBDA unveils evolved Licorne VSHORAD C2 system
MBDA has unveiled a new version of its Licorne lightweight very short range air defence (VSHORAD) command and control (C2) system, which includes an integrated anti-drone capability. First launched at Eurosatory 2016, the Licorne pocket C2 system is designed for use with systems such as
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‘BALTOPS 2018’ sees Mount Whitney put improved capabilities into practice
The US Navy’s (USN’s) Blue Ridge-class command ship and 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney has returned to support NATO’s ‘BALTOPS’ exercise with improved capacity, as the ship continues a three-stage overhaul and upgrade process. In particular, installation of the
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Alliance between Iraqi rival Shia coalitions reduces risk of inter-Shia violence; ongoing recount likely to delay government formation
Key Points The announcement of an alliance between Muqtada al-Sadr and Hadi al-Ameri, is a step forward for government formation, while reducing the likelihood of intra-Shia militia fighting. The alliance announcement was likely intended to pre-empt calls for a rerun of the 12 May parliamentary
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EU eyes greater investments in defence, US officials stress value of partnership
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Kashmir state government dissolution allows for intensified counter-terrorism operations, increasing likelihood of targeted killings of suspected militants
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Umbrella jihadist group likely to exploit expanded reach across Sahel to attack security installations more frequently
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China moves closer to commissioning DF-41 ICBM after latest test launch
China conducted the 10th test flight of its DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on 27 May, according to a 5 June report by The Washington Free Beacon website. Citing unnamed US defence officials the report states that the missile was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in
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Update: North Korea destroys tunnels at Punggye-ri nuclear test site
North Korea destroyed several tunnels and other facilities at its only known nuclear test site on 24 May in a move described by the government in Pyongyang as an “important process” towards achieving global nuclear disarmament. The dismantling of the northeastern Punggye-ri test ground,
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Mass trial of alleged jihadists indicates high attack risk for Western targets in Senegal from returning fighters
Key Points Suspected jihadists were allegedly planning to attack French targets in Senegal and to spread Islamist influence into neighbouring countries. Senegal remains a likely top target for Al-Qaeda-linked groups due to its strong connections with France, emphasised by a renewed threat from
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Alliance between Iraqi rival Shia coalitions reduces risk of inter-Shia violence; ongoing recount likely to delay government formation
Key Points The announcement of an alliance between Muqtada al-Sadr and Hadi al-Ameri, is a step forward for government formation, while reducing the likelihood of intra-Shia militia fighting. The alliance announcement was likely intended to pre-empt calls for a rerun of the 12 May parliamentary
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Multi-party coalition likely to support Colombian president-elect, supporting fiscal reform but tempering hostility to FARC peace accord
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Indian government likely to end unilateral ceasefire in Kashmir state; ceasefire along India-Pakistan border will probably hold
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Reported killing of Pakistani Taliban leader indicates improving US-Afghan-Pakistan co-ordination and declining insurgent threat in Pakistan
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Australia seeks industry input on infantry fighting vehicle project
Key Points Australian DoD seeks industry advice on tender timeline for Land 400 Phase 3 procurement project Industry feedback intended to support better planning and to reduce the cost of tendering The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) is looking to engage with local industry on the schedule
