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Macedonian Army transforms for new tasks
Turkey has donated two Otokar Cobra 4x4 high-mobility armoured vehicles for use by the ARM's Military Police Battalion. Source: Igor BozinovskiNorth Korea says IRBM test launch was ‘prelude to containing Guam’
The KCNA said that the Hwasong-12 IRBM (seen here) launched by North Korea on 29 August was also designed to “counter” joint US-South Korean exercises, which Pyongyang regards as a rehearsal for an invasion of the North. Source: KCNARussia claims Pantsyr-S1s in Syria have shot down foreign UAVs
A Pantsyr-S1 is seen at Humaymim Air Base in a still from a documentary aired by Russia’s Zvezda TV in June. Source: Zvezda TVRussia delivers four Mi-35M helos to Pakistan, says report
Pakistan has received four Mi-35M attack helicopters (similar to this one) from Russia, according to the RIA Novosti news agency. Source: Russian Aerospace Forces
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Airstrikes kill 13 civilians and 16 Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Herat
AT LEAST 13 civilians, including women and children, and 16 Taliban militants were killed and seven others were wounded during military airstrikes targeting a Taliban base and prison in Shindand district in Afghanistan's Herat province on 29 August, Al-Jazeera reported. The report added that 19
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Alcon develops F550 upgrade
High-performance brake and clutch system specialist, Alcon Components, has developed an upgrade package for the Ford F550, as the company continues its push into the defence sector. “We have for many years offered upgrade solutions for the Toyota Land Cruiser range, this is without doubt
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Analysis: Russia looks to bridge armour gap
Key Points Russia has ordered new T-90M, BMPT, and BMP-3 armoured fighting vehicles The contracts indicate that Russia's next-generation platforms will not enter service for many years Analysis Russia announced contracts during the Army-2017 show that indicate its next generation of armoured
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Analysts consider best practice for cyber-threat research
Key Points Analysts examining cyber threats are required to work with sources that are at risk of manipulation through deliberate disinformation campaigns, or which are potentially malicious to view or interact with. The increasing sophistication of state-based or -backed cyber adversaries
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Attacks by Rohingya militant groups in Myanmar indicate high risk of IED attacks and indiscriminate military response
Event National media reported violence, including arson, targeted killings, and vandalism, in Maungdaw township, Rakhine state, on 29 and 30 August. This follows months of targeted killings of Buddhist and Hindu civilians, and of Muslims suspected of collaborating with the state by Rohingya Muslim
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Brazil eyes US Sherpa utility aircraft
The Brazilian Army hopes to receive four modernised Shorts C-23B+ Sherpa twin-engine utility aircraft beginning in January 2021, the army told Jane’s on 30 August. The aircraft would be modernised prior delivery, the service added. These aircraft were decommissioned from the US Army National
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Near and far: PLAN maintains global presence despite operational pressures
Recent years have seen increasing international naval activity in the Asia-Pacific region, with China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy playing a major role. Additionally, the PLAN has maintained presence in the Indian Ocean Region and West of Suez. Ridzwan Rahmat and Dr Lee Willett discuss how recent PLAN deployments demonstrate its ability to sustain global presence -
Side-channel attacks pose growing threat to secrecy
Side-channel analysis is a powerful cryptanalytic technique that aims to extract secret information from the physical emanations of an otherwise secure device. Yossi Oren examines the mechanics of side-channel attacks, how they are likely to evolve, and what defence options exist -
Supporting action: Movements in the military logistics market
Military logistical equipment rarely grabs attention in the same way as armoured fighting vehicles, but, against a backdrop of ageing vehicle fleets and shifting requirements, Shaun Connors reports on major developments in the global military logistics market and why a truck is much more than just a truck
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Russia delivers four Mi-35M helos to Pakistan, says report
Russia has completed delivery of four Mil Mi-35M 'Hind E' attack helicopters to the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAAC), Brigadier General Waheed Mumtaz, spokesperson for the Defence Export Promotion Organization of Pakistan, was quoted by Russian news agency RIA Novosti as saying on 25 August.
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Roketsan begins serial production of UMTAS IIR
Roketsan has begun serial production of the UMTAS (Uzun Menzilli Tanksavar Sistemi) imaging infrared (UMTAS-IIR) variant, long-range anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), following successful finalisation of the development and qualification of the missile – including firing trials from a Turkish
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Singapore acquires AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire target acquisition radars
The US government has awarded Lockheed Martin a USD63 million firm, fixed-price contract in support of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement effort of six AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire target acquisition radars destined for Singapore, according to federal contracting documents reviewed by Jane's on 21
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Russia claims Pantsyr-S1s in Syria have shot down foreign UAVs
Key Points Russian Pantsyr-S1s have supposedly shot down five UAVs in Syria this year There are Pantsyr-S1s deployed in the Tartus and Masyaf areas as well as at Humaymin Air Base. The Pantsyr-S1 air defence systems that Russia has deployed to Syria have shot down three IAI Heron unmanned aerial
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North Korea says IRBM test launch was ‘prelude to containing Guam’
North Korea has said that its 29 August test launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) that flew over northern Japan was a “prelude to containing” the US island territory of Guam, adding that Pyongyang will test-fire more ballistic missiles into the Pacific Ocean in the
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Macedonian Army transforms for new tasks
President Gjorgji Ivanov has called for the budget of the Republic of Macedonia (Armija na Republika Makedonija: ARM) to be increased to at least 2% of the national budget. Speaking on the 25th anniversary of the formation of the modern ARM on 18 August, Ivanov said: "As a country, we are
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North Korea says IRBM test launch was ‘prelude to containing Guam’
North Korea has said that its 29 August test launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) that flew over northern Japan was a “prelude to containing” the US island territory of Guam, adding that Pyongyang will test-fire more ballistic missiles into the Pacific Ocean in the
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Co-ordinated twin Islamic State attacks in Iran's capital Tehran indicate in-country support and elevated risk to public spaces
Key Points The Islamic State conducted two co-ordinated attacks in Iran's capital Tehran, targeting parliament and the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic and its first Supreme Leader, killing 12 people and injuring 42. This was the first set of attacks by the Islamic
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US Air Force lifts F-35 altitude restrictions
Key Points The USAF lifted a flight altitude restriction for F-35 aircraft The service still has not nailed down an exact cause for physiological issues in certain pilots The US Air Force (USAF) on 30 August lifted its 71-day long temporary altitude restriction limiting Lockheed Martin F-35
