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Farnborough 2018: Leonardo launches SPIDER COMINT system
The SPIDER antenna array mounted on the baseplate. The array would be mounted on the belly of an aircraft, rotated through 180° from this view. Source: Giles EbbuttKADDB unveils weaponised UGV
KADDB’s weaponised unmanned ground vehicle is shown armed with a 7.62 mm M240 machine gun. Source: Christopher F FossFarnborough 2018: SteelRock Technologies launches at airshow
The SteelRock Technologies Nightfighter counter-UAV device shown at Farnborough International Airshow in patrolling configuration. Source: IHS Markit/James RandsFarnborough 2018: Tekever launches AR5 UAS
Tekever’s AR5 unmanned aerial system. Source: European Maritime Safety Agency
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CRS cites concerns about growing Chinese control in South China Sea
China’s actions in recent years in the South China Sea (SCS), including its island-building and base-construction activities at the sites it occupies in the Spratly Islands, have heightened concerns that the country is rapidly gaining effective control of the SCS, the Congressional Research
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Farnborough 2018: FLIR Systems displays refreshed UltraForce series turrets
FLIR Systems revealed a technology refresh for the UltraForce 275 and UltraForce 350 multi-sensor gimbal turrets at Farnborough International Airshow 2018. The low size weight and power (SWAP) systems developed for integration on small lightweight manned and unmanned airborne platforms now enable
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Farnborough 2018: SteelRock Technologies launches UAVs, counter-UAV systems
SteelRock Technologies (SR) conducted its hard launch during the Farnborough International Airshow. The UK start up is marketing its family of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and soft-kill UAV countermeasures and unveiled the WO3 Protector Counter-IED UAV at the show. Designed by a serving
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Hungary seeks 81 mm mortars
Hungary's Ministry of Defence has announced a tender for 81 mm medium mortars to replace its 50 Soviet-made 82-BM-37 82 mm mortars. The tender is for 40 mortars, with an option for 20 more, 24 fire control systems, and a logistic package. The tender also includes 28,000 high explosive (HE), 7,500
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NATO’s new south-oriented security package offers both appearance and substance
NATO’s new so-called Package on the South, approved by allied leaders at their 11-12 July summit in Brussels, to create a more “coherent approach” to security across the Middle East and North Africa is a mixed bag of substance and window dressing designed to rebalance NATO’s
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Portugal to send armoured vehicles to CAR
Portugal will deploy six Pandur II 8x8 armoured vehicles and an additional 45 troops to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) to provide additional mobility and protection for its contingent. Plans are being made to deploy the
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Heading North: UK operations in the Arctic
UK focus on the Arctic region appears to be sharpening, with renewed military presence in northern waters. Dr Lee Willett considers developments at sea, ashore, and in the air -
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
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KADDB unveils weaponised UGV
Jordan’s King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) has developed a weaponised unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) under a private venture. A complete system comprises the UGV, handheld control unit and a lightweight communications backpack. According to company specifications, the 250
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Indonesia equips second KCR-60M attack craft with Chinese-made naval weapon
Key Points Indonesia has removed missile launchers from its second KCR-60M fast attack craft, and replaced these with a Chinese-made naval gun The vessel has also been equipped with Chinese-made fire-control sensors and a combat management system The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia
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Farnborough 2018: Leonardo launches SPIDER COMINT system
Leonardo unveiled its new Spider airborne communications intelligence (COMINT) system at the 2018 Farnborough Air Show. SPIDER has been developed in the UK and operates in the 20 MHz to 6 GHz band, is designed to “detect, identify, analyse and geolocate” emissions. Jan Boyes, head of
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Militaries eye second-generation Husky mine-detection vehicles
DCD Protected Mobility (PM) and its partners in July 2018 demonstrated to South Africa-based foreign military attachés its second-generation Husky 2G vehicle-mounted mine detection (VMMD) system, which continues to draw notable international interest. Africa and the Middle East bear the brunt
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Farnborough 2018: SteelRock Technologies launches at airshow
The hard launch of SteelRock Technologies (SR), a UK start up producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and counter-UAV systems, took place during Farnborough International Airshow 2018. During the show, SR displayed its Nightfighter counter-UAV device in multiple configurations. Nightfighter
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Farnborough 2018: Leonardo launches SPIDER COMINT system
Leonardo unveiled its new Spider airborne communications intelligence (COMINT) system at the 2018 Farnborough Air Show. SPIDER has been developed in the UK and operates in the 20 MHz to 6 GHz band, is designed to “detect, identify, analyse and geolocate” emissions. Jan Boyes, head of
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Ukrainian state firm Ukrinmash details design bid for Brazilian corvette competition
Ukrainian state-owned company Ukrinmash, part of the Ukroboronprom conglomerate, is proposing a version of its Project 58250 corvette for the Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré-class corvette acquisition programme. The Brazilian bid, known as the Project 58300 ‘Amazonas’ corvette, is
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Normalisation of Eritrea-Ethiopia relations probably faces limited domestic opposition, creating foreign investment opportunities in agriculture and mining
Key Points Ethiopia is likely to start withdrawing troops from disputed border areas in the coming weeks, allowing formal border demarcation and satisfying a primary Eritrean condition for continued normalisation of relations. Eritrean leadership must commit to domestic reforms, which will likely
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Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force faces Russian threat
The Swedish Air Force (SwAF) is taking measures in response to the increasing Russian threat, its chief of staff, Major General Mats Helgesson, and his wing commanders have said. Speaking at the Royal Air Force Club in London on 15 July on the eve of the Farnborough International Airshow, Maj Gen
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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
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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
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Normalisation of Eritrea-Ethiopia relations probably faces limited domestic opposition, creating foreign investment opportunities in agriculture and mining
Key Points Ethiopia is likely to start withdrawing troops from disputed border areas in the coming weeks, allowing formal border demarcation and satisfying a primary Eritrean condition for continued normalisation of relations. Eritrean leadership must commit to domestic reforms, which will likely
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Mixed signals on incumbent’s candidacy in Algeria’s 2019 presidential election indicate government attempt to mitigate unrest risk
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Islamic State shooting underlines limited capabilities within Saudi Arabia; entertainment sector a likely target in coming year
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US strengthens diplomatic support for peace talks with Taliban, increasing likelihood of formal negotiations in Afghanistan
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Farnborough 2018: SteelRock Technologies launches at airshow
The hard launch of SteelRock Technologies (SR), a UK start up producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and counter-UAV systems, took place during Farnborough International Airshow 2018. During the show, SR displayed its Nightfighter counter-UAV device in multiple configurations. Nightfighter
