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Analysis - Iranian fighter programmes: Bona fide or bluff?
The twin-seat Saeghe 2 is one of four F-5-derived new fighter aircraft that Iran has rolled out over recent years. Source: Iranian MoDEvidence emerges of possible DF-31 ICBM variant
A first frontal view of a new TEL made by the Tai'an Corporation that could be for the new "DF-31B" ICBM reportedly tested in September 2014. Source: Chinese InternetRussia to expand long-range air patrols
A Tu-160 bomber being intercpeted by UK fighter jets close to British airspace. Russia is to increase the number and range of such flights as tensions with the West continue. Source: Crown CopyrightUkraine and Russia ceased An-70 co-operation 'a year ago'
An infographic showing how the An-70 compares with its closest rivals in the medium/heavy fixed-wing lift sector. (IHS)
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Airbus Helicopters launches H160 onto the market
Airbus Helicopters launched its new H160 platform at the Heli-Expo industry event in Florida on 3 March. A full-scale mock-up of the twin-engined 5.5- to 6-ton-class helicopter, formerly designated the X4, was displayed ahead of it being launched onto both the military and commercial markets.
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Delivery slippages cause UK to delay A400M in-service date
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has put back the in-service date (ISD) of the Airbus Defence and Space (DS) A400M Atlas airlifters by six months because of delays in receiving its initial aircraft, a Ministry of Defence (MoD) source told IHS Jane's on 3 March. ISD (also referred to as initial
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UK to build and test laser weapon demonstrator
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has disclosed plans to compete the build and demonstration of a prototype high power laser directed energy weapon. A supplier briefing for the project - known as the Laser Directed Energy Weapon Capability Demonstrator (LDEW CD) - is to be hosted by the MoD's
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IDF developing battlefield firepower app
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun to develop a military smartphone application designed to enable middle- and low-ranking field commanders to transmit a target's co-ordinates and select a firepower platform to destroy it. Brigadier General Roy Riftin said this technology will be readily
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Indian MoD launches first locally led network-warfare programmes
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has, for the first time, launched two major programmes led by Indian consortia to indigenously develop network-centric systems for the Indian Army. Under the 'Make in India' initiative launched by India's new government that stresses indigenous materiel
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Pentagon budget 2016: 'sequestration' could halve US modernisation budget, Carter says
Key Points Modernisation accounts could see a 50% cut and O&M a 33% cut Major new systems development programmes would be put on hold US defence officials are once again railing against 'sequestration' with the hope that Congress will overturn budget capping legislation in fiscal year 2016
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AQAP vies to exploit failing state of Yemen
As Yemen fractures after a Houthi takeover, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has continued to organise, despite casualties from United States' airstrikes and Islamic State pressure. Ezzeldeen Khalil assesses the continuing threat from AQAP in the country. -
ARMing up
While the days of dedicated 'Wild Weasel' suppression-of-enemy-air-defences aircraft are largely over, continuing operational experience with anti-radiation missiles suggests the genre still has a place in the air-to-ground munitions armoury. Martin Streetly reports -
Maritime vision: in search of lower cost capabilities
The IDR team offers some perspectives on achieving maritime visibility without breaking the bank
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Analysis - Iranian fighter programmes: Bona fide or bluff?
Over recent years, Iran has made great play of its burgeoning domestic aerospace capabilities by revealing a number of 'new' combat aircraft types to the world. For about the last five years, state media has heralded a steady stream of new fighters and other types which, it claims, demonstrate the
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Evidence emerges of possible DF-31 ICBM variant
Recent testimony by the commander of US Strategic Forces Command and recent images of a Chinese transporter erector launcher (TEL) point to a potential new variant of the solid-fuel DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). In testimony given before the US House of Representatives' Armed
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US Navy to test ONR submarine app on cruiser for mission planning improvement
Key Points US Navy Office of Naval Research's Mission Planning Application is part of the Advanced Processing Build programme for submarines ONR hopes to demonstrate the software during a one-year demonstration on board the DDG 51 cruiser USS Mobile Bay, beginning in 2015 The US Navy (USN) Office
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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Economic policy central to Israel's election campaign but unlikely to be significantly affected by outcome
Key Points Cost of living and income inequality concerns feature prominently in Israel's electoral campaign but policy prescriptions are vague. Regardless of who wins the election, the government is likely to seek increased competition in the banking and real estate sectors, although regulatory
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Europe cannot continue to rely on soft power, Eurocorps commander warns
Europe will be "in deep trouble" if it continues to rely only on soft power, given the threats it now faces from the east and south, according to the Belgian commander of the five-nation Eurocorps headquarters. Despite the troubles in Ukraine and Russia's growing aggression, the greater
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US opens door to increased UAV sales
Key Points A new US policy could facilitate military UAV exports to more countries The policy is the latest in a series of efforts to "modernise and reform" US export controls for the aerospace and defence industry The Obama administration on 17 February unveiled a new policy that could
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Durable peace in northern Mali remains unlikely, making defeat of Islamists almost impossible without additional multinational support
Key Points A strategic Islamist Tuareg leader and kidnap kingpin, Iyad ag Ghaly, has reportedly returned to northern Mali after an absence of almost two years. The multiplicity of actors in northern Mali makes a binding peace agreement elusive, which poses a high risk of intermittent fighting
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IDEX 2015: IGG acquires Finnish RIB company
The United Arab Emirates' International Golden Group (IGG) has acquired Finnish rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer Boomeranger Boats, it was announced on 25 February. The value of the deal was not disclosed. However, Boomeranger's parent company Revenio Group revealed that the disposal would
