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Indonesia delays decommissioning of Ahmad Yani-class frigates amid South China Sea obligations
TNI-AL's Ahmad Yani-class frigate, KRI Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma. Source: TNI-ALADEX 2017: KAI refining KFX configuration ahead of key milestones
While the baseline twin-engined configuration for the KFX has been decided upon, the final refinements are being made ahead of upcoming design reviews. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsADEX 2017: F-35 makes South Korean show debut
One of the two USAF F-35As that has made the journey from Hill AFB in Utah to Seoul for the type's ADEX debut. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsADEX 2017: Boeing’s Poseidon takes centre-stage following MSA’s axing
Being showcased at ADEX by the US Navy, the P-8A Poseidon is looking to secure further regional sales in addition to those already chalked up by Australia, India, and New Zealand. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings
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Cammell Laird and BAE Systems team for UK Type 31e frigate bid
Key Points Cammell Laird and BAE Systems have signed a teaming agreement to bid for UK’s Type 31e frigate programme. Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird, which has a pedigree in commercial ship repair and shipbuilding, will prime the bid. UK shipyard Cammell Laird and BAE Systems have teamed to
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More missile-equipped LCS deployments being considered
While the US Navy (USN) continues to deliberate on awarding any contract to buy an over-the-horizon (OTH) missile for its Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fleet, the service is considering deploying missile-armed LCSs similar to the USS Coronado (LCS 4), which features a Boeing Harpoon and
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Taiwan reaches out to US defence industry
Key Points Taiwan’s deputy defence minister says United States is its “priority choice” for defence industrial partnerships Major new programmes in Taiwan will require US technologies but co-operation faces several challenges Taiwan has reached out to the United States to
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UK Single Source Regulations Office chief resigns
The head of the UK single source contracts watchdog has resigned in a surprise move that has seen the organisation lose three senior leaders in 18 months. In a brief statement issued on 16 October, the UK’s Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) announced that its chief executive, Marcine
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US, South Korean naval forces conduct drills off the Korean Peninsula
Amid growing tensions between the Washington and Pyongyang, the US and South Korean navies started two sets of scheduled drills this week off the Korean Peninsula. Vessels from the US Navy (USN) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy started the Maritime Counter Special Operations exercise (MCSOFEX),
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USN changes LCS crew makeup and looks to cut contractor force
In the wake of recalibrating the basic crew makeup and size for its Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs), the US Navy (USN) is looking to decrease the number of civilian contractors the programme relies on to sustain LCS maintenance and operations, Captain Tom Workman, the LCS implementation team leader,
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Indonesia delays decommissioning of Ahmad Yani-class frigates amid South China Sea obligations
Key Points The Indonesian Navy has delayed the planned retirement of its ex-Royal Netherlands Navy frigates Move to ensure that the service can fulfil operational requirements and deployment obligations, especially in the South China Sea The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia –
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Japan to receive additional AMRAAM missiles
Japan is to receive a further batch of Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) following approval of a potential sale by the US State Department. The approval, announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 4 October, covers 56 AIM-120C-7-variant
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AUSA 2017: Revision Military moves into tactical headset market
Integrated soldier systems specialist Revision Military has unveiled a tactical communications headset at AUSA 2017 in Washington, DC as it seeks to further extend capabilities associated with its range of combat helmets. Revision Military’s SenSys ComCentr2 Tactical Headset System has been
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AUSA 2017: Roboteam launches TIGR UGV
Roboteam unveiled its Transportable Interoperable Ground Robot (TIGR) at AUSA 2017 in Washington, DC. The medium-sized, tracked platform has been designed to detect, identify, and dispose of hazardous objects and has a modular design, Shahar Abuhazria, Roboteam’s CEO told Jane’s ,
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Following Austrian early election, alliance between centre-right and right-wing most likely whilst political instability will remain high
Key Points Former foreign secretary Sebastian Kurz and his centre-right ÖVP came first in the latest general election with around 31%. The centre-left SPÖ under current Chancellor Christian Kern came second while the right-wing FPÖ managed to increase its electoral share
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Border delays and trade restrictions with Kazakhstan are likely until Kyrgyz President steps down in December
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Peruvian government offensive against insurgents in coca region to increase attacks against helicopters and construction works
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Plan to announce independence referendum for southern Yemen creates high risk of renewed militia fighting in Aden
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Russian, Syrian jets seen at eastern bases
Key Points Russian Su-25s appear to be using Tiyas Air Base as a forward arming and refuelling point Syrian L-39s are now deployed at Tadmur Air Base Russian Sukhoi Su-25 ‘Frogfoot’ strike aircraft appear to be using Tiyas (T4) Air Base in Syria’s Homs province as a forward
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North Korea releases images of IRBM launch
North Korea has released images of its 15 September test launch of a Hwaseong-12 (also known as KN-17) intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) that flew over northern Japan. The missile was launched in a northeasterly direction from a site near the Sunan air base, in the vicinity of Pyongyang,
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Hasm Movement's claim of responsibility for Myanmar embassy attack in Egypt indicates new pan-Islamic motivation and expanding target set
Key Points The Hasm Movement is claiming for the first time to target civilians associated with foreign governments in Egypt under the banner of pan-Islamic solidarity. The sophistication of previous attacks and the location of this attack on the Cairo island neighbourhood of Zamalek suggests that
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DAPA announces delay in K2 MBT production
South Korea’s plans to produce additional Hyundai Rotem K2 (Black Panther) main battle tanks (MBTs) have been delayed three years due to technical issues with the platform’s indigenously developed transmission system, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has said. In an
