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DSEI 2017: X-2 UGV emerges from agricultural role
The X-2 in CBRNE detection configuration. Source: IHS Markit/Melanie RoveryHyundai selects Kelvin Hughes bridge system for New Zealand Navy’s fleet tanker
A computer-generated image of the Royal New Zealand's Maritime Sustainment Capability vessel. Source: Royal New Zealand NavyDSEI 2017: Patria NEMO Container completes land test firings
The Patria NEMO Container being fired while mounted on a Sisu ETP E13 truck. Source: PatriaRussian MoD unveils T-90M, T-80BVM MBTs
Trials of the modernised T-90M MBT are under way. Source: Russian MoD
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DSEI 2017: Lockheed Martin’s 40 mm Modular Turret reveals hidden depths
The 40 mm Modular Turret from Lockheed Martin UK, designed initially to up-arm the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), was displayed at DSEI with a number of new capabilities. While none of the systems shown have been selected by any customers, they demonstrate the potential for upgrading and
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MBDA revives Fire Shadow for Polish LM requirement
European missile house MBDA has resurrected its Fire Shadow weapon system to potentially address the requirements of a Polish request for information (RfI) relating to the acquisition of a loitering munition (LM) capability. The Fire Shadow indirect fire precision attack weapon was originally
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US president’s refusal to certify Iranian compliance with nuclear deal would increase risk of US reimposing sanctions
Key Points Although Trump has begrudgingly certified Iran’s nuclear compliance in April and July 2017, he has indicated that he would not declare Iran compliant in October. A potential Trump de-certification of Iranian compliance does not automatically or necessarily result in the collapse
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DSEI 2017: Australian Army planning to equip combat platoons and combat teams with UAVs
The Australian Army plans to equip every combat platoon with PD-100 Black Hornet micro-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and each combat team with RQ-12 Wasp mini-UAVs, the service’s head of land capability has indicated. The plans were detailed by Major General Kathryn Toohey at the DSEI
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DSEI 2017: Chess Dynamics details Hawkeye enhancements
Chess Dynamics detailed enhancements to its Hawkeye electro-optical surveillance system at DSEI 2017 in London. Hawkeye is designed to be a rapidly installed system that provides light reconnaissance vehicles with a persistent surveillance and observation capability. Hawkeye comprises a stabilised
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DSEI 2017: HORIBA MIRA receives ‘Last Mile’ award
HORIBA MIRA has been announced as a project winner in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Last Mile competition. Intended to develop an autonomous system to resupply frontline soldiers, the Last Mile contract award covers control equipment for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and an
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Breaking the kill chain: Rethinking soft kill in anti-ship missile defence
A more diverse, complex, and proliferating anti-ship missile threat set is creating more stressing challenges for ship self-defences, and asks new questions as to the contribution of soft-kill mechanisms. Richard Scott reports -
Wheels of fortune: militaries trend towards 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles
A number of militaries are shifting from tracked IFVs to 8x8 wheeled platforms. Christopher F Foss explores the global offerings -
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- US president’s refusal to certify Iranian compliance with nuclear deal would increase risk of US reimposing sanctions
- Burkinabé jihadists' condemnation of Ouagadougou assault indicates rivalry with Al-Qaeda, raising attack risks in north and capital
- Lesotho army chief's assassination raises risks of targeted killings of security forces, political figures, increasing government instability
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Russian MoD unveils T-90M, T-80BVM MBTs
Russia's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing the upgraded T-80BVM and T-90M main battle tanks (MBTs) for trials, taking into account the results of the campaign in Syria, according to the head of the MoD's main automotive armoured directorate, GABTU, Lieutenant General Alexander Shevchenko.
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DSEI 2017: Patria NEMO Container completes land test firings
Finland’s Patria has completed test firings of its deployable NEMO Container mortar system, the company has told Jane’s . During test firings throughout August, the 120 mm mortar system underwent firings while mounted on a Sisu ETP E13TP 8×8 tactical transporter as well as
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Hyundai selects Kelvin Hughes bridge system for New Zealand Navy’s fleet tanker
Key Points The Royal New Zealand Navy’s new fleet tanker will feature a navigation bridge system from Kelvin Hughes System also eliminates the need for helicopter transponders, and allows for better awareness against potentially hostile small targets in the air, and on the surface British
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DSEI 2017: X-2 UGV emerges from agricultural role
Digital Concepts Engineering unveiled its X-2 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) at DSEI 2017 in London. The X-2 is a medium, tracked UGV that has been developed for CBRNE applications but is also designed for EOD, search and rescue (SAR), perimeter patrol, communications relay, mine detection and
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Syrian troops lift siege of Dayr al-Zawr
The Syrian government announced on 5 September that its troops had lifted the siege of the eastern city of Dayr al-Zawr after breaking through Islamic State lines. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said government troops made the breakthrough near the 137 Regiment’s base, which is on the
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US president’s refusal to certify Iranian compliance with nuclear deal would increase risk of US reimposing sanctions
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Burkinabé jihadists' condemnation of Ouagadougou assault indicates rivalry with Al-Qaeda, raising attack risks in north and capital
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Lesotho army chief's assassination raises risks of targeted killings of security forces, political figures, increasing government instability
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Mattis supports nuclear ‘triad’ but new cruise missile still under review
Key Points A nuclear triad of missiles, bombers, and submarines sends ‘the most compelling message’, Mattis believes A new air-launched cruise missile is still being reviewed Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis signalled his support for continuing to field a ‘triad’ of nuclear
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Washington, Seoul agree to scrap warhead weight limit for South Korean missiles
In the wake of North Korea’s sixth and largest nuclear test to date, US President Donald Trump and his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in have agreed to lift the warhead weight limit for South Korean missiles stipulated in US-South Korean guidelines. During a 4 September telephone
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Stalled progress on Niger Delta negotiations raises risk of renewed attacks on Nigerian oil and gas infrastructure
Key Points The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers-led coalition will want to see some sign of government commitment to discussing key demands with its new team of mandated negotiators. An unwillingness by the federal government to engage is likely to prompt renewed militancy before the end of the year,
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MDHI to provide 150 MD 530F helos to FMS customers
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has contracted MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) to provide 150 of its MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack and reconnaissance rotorcraft for allied operators, Jane's learned on 7 September. The USD1.39-billion contract includes programme management, delivery support,
