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Pakistan signs for T129 attack helos
According to Turkey’s ruling party, Pakistan recently signed for 30 T129 attack helicopters. Source: TAISlovakia unveils Predator AX-1 loitering munition
Flight trials of the Predator AX-1 loitering munition are scheduled to begin later this year. Source: Miroslav GyurösiUpdate: North Korea destroys tunnels at Punggye-ri nuclear test site
North Korea demolished tunnels and other facilities at its Punggye-ri nuclear test site on 24 May. Source: News1-Dong-A Ilbo via Getty ImagesAustralian Army to roll out Black Hornet micro UAVs
Australian Army soldiers with a PD-100 Black Hornet UAV during an exercise at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland on 4 May 2018. Source: Commonwealth of Australia
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Indonesia’s new anti-terrorism law broadens scope for pre-emptive action against militants; early disruption of terrorist cells likely
Event On 25 May 2018, the Indonesian parliament’s lower house amended the 2003 anti-terrorism law, now enabling security forces to take pre-emptive action against suspected militants. New measures include a legal basis to charge Islamic State-affiliated returnees from Iraq and Syria and an
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Iran likely to increasingly rely on China as major trading partner to withstand strengthening US sanctions
Key Points Pompeo’s speech makes clear that the US seeks a fundamental change in Iran’s behaviour, emphasising that Iran’s failure to do so has the potential for internal collapse, not least given widespread public dissatisfaction with the Islamic Republic’s economic
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Brazilian Tiger II crashes
A Northrop F-5FM Tiger II combat aircraft of Brazilian Air Force’s (FAB) 1st Fighter Group crashed on 24 May, moments after taking off from its homebase in Rio de Janeiro for a combat training mission. Both crew members ejected and were rescued. An investigation has been launched by the
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Japan’s mission to NATO agreed
The North Atlantic Council agreed on 24 May to accept Japan’s request to designate its embassy to Belgium as its mission to NATO, the military alliance announced in a statement, adding that Japan’s ambassador to Belgium will thus be the head of the mission. The announcement comes after
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KADEX 2018: Kazakhstan orders additional Su-30SM fighter aircraft from Russia
Kazakhstan has ordered another batch of Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighters from Russia. A contract for the additional aircraft was signed by the Kazakh Ministry of Defence’s Kazspetsexport agency and Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut Corporation on 24 May during the KADEX 2018 defence
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Presidents’ meeting highlights declining Western influence and potential for Russian-backed government authority in CAR
Event President Faustin Taoudéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on 23 May, during which Putin called for strengthening of bilateral relations. The meeting, on the sidelines of the International Economic Forum,
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China-Taiwan tensions drive military exercises
Taiwan will hold military exercises in late May and early June in response to Chinese manoeuvres. David Li examines three scenarios for how the cross-strait political backdrop is likely to develop -
Greater than the sum of their parts: Benelux country briefing
The Benelux countries have a long history of military co-operation. This is particularly the case with the Belgian and Royal Netherlands navies, which are under joint command, and the two countries’ air forces, which take turns guarding Benelux airspace. Nicholas Fiorenza examines how Benelux joint capabilities are improving after years of defence cuts -
The Czar of battle: Russian artillery use in Ukraine portends advances
The Russian Army, which has long emphasised its artillery arm, is once again upgrading conventional tube artillery and adding new targeting techniques. Samuel Cranny-Evans, Mark Cazalet, and Christopher F Foss report on the country's more flexible approach to fire missions
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Pakistan signs for T129 attack helos
Pakistan has formally signed for 30 TAI T129 attack helicopters from Turkey, it was disclosed on 24 May. The confirmation of the anticipated sale to Pakistan was made in the political manifesto that Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Parti) has released ahead of the general
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Slovakia unveils Predator AX-1 loitering munition
Slovakian companies Incoff Aerospace and Compel Industries presented a new lightweight loitering munition development at the IDEB 2018 exhibition in Bratislava on 16–18 May. Development of the new loitering munition, designated Predator AX-1, began in May 2017 in response to a Slovak Ministry
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US warfighters begin receiving upgraded JTAGS system
The US Army and Northrop Grumman have deployed the first improved Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) that modifies its in-theatre missile warning capability. Northrop Grumman announced on 22 May it had modified the JTAGS shelter and is providing more displays to improve battlespace awareness for
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UK takes delivery of MHC sweep demonstrator system
Key Points The UK's MHC Sweep Capability demonstrator achieved system acceptance on 26 April The MHC Sweep demonstrator combines an 11 m ARCIMS USV, configured with a power generation module, with towed magnetic, acoustic, and electrical influences, including up to three coil auxiliary boats The
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Pakistan signs for T129 attack helos
Pakistan has formally signed for 30 TAI T129 attack helicopters from Turkey, it was disclosed on 24 May. The confirmation of the anticipated sale to Pakistan was made in the political manifesto that Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Parti) has released ahead of the general
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Slovakia unveils Predator AX-1 loitering munition
Slovakian companies Incoff Aerospace and Compel Industries presented a new lightweight loitering munition development at the IDEB 2018 exhibition in Bratislava on 16–18 May. Development of the new loitering munition, designated Predator AX-1, began in May 2017 in response to a Slovak Ministry
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US strengthens capacity building efforts across Asia Pacific with expeditionary fast transport ships
Key Points The US Navy has expanded on the scope and involvement of its Spearhead-class fast transport ships in a series of humanitarian and capacity building missions Vessel type is proving out to be an instrumental component of the service’s effort to strengthen relationships with partners
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Provincial leadership battles and changing approach on land redistribution make early South African general election unlikely
Key Points The South African government is now moving towards a programme of major land redistribution under existing regulations, which will need time to show its effectiveness The ANC is struggling to resolve leadership battles in key provinces, as allies of former president Jacob Zuma resist
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Iran likely to increasingly rely on China as major trading partner to withstand strengthening US sanctions
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Presidents’ meeting highlights declining Western influence and potential for Russian-backed government authority in CAR
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India accuses Pakistan of 881 ceasefire violations across LoC since January
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Update: North Korea destroys tunnels at Punggye-ri nuclear test site
North Korea destroyed several tunnels and other facilities at its only known nuclear test site on 24 May in a move described by the government in Pyongyang as an “important process” towards achieving global nuclear disarmament. The dismantling of the northeastern Punggye-ri test ground,
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Update: North Korea destroys tunnels at Punggye-ri nuclear test site
North Korea destroyed several tunnels and other facilities at its only known nuclear test site on 24 May in a move described by the government in Pyongyang as an “important process” towards achieving global nuclear disarmament. The dismantling of the northeastern Punggye-ri test ground,
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Mass trial of alleged jihadists indicates high attack risk for Western targets in Senegal from returning fighters
Key Points Suspected jihadists were allegedly planning to attack French targets in Senegal and to spread Islamist influence into neighbouring countries. Senegal remains a likely top target for Al-Qaeda-linked groups due to its strong connections with France, emphasised by a renewed threat from
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Indonesia’s new anti-terrorism law broadens scope for pre-emptive action against militants; early disruption of terrorist cells likely
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Islamic State militants kill at least 26 pro-government fighters in Syria's Homs
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Counter-terrorism operation in Burkina Faso’s capital indicates increased risk to government, foreign assets from jihadist cells
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Provincial leadership battles and changing approach on land redistribution make early South African general election unlikely
Key Points The South African government is now moving towards a programme of major land redistribution under existing regulations, which will need time to show its effectiveness The ANC is struggling to resolve leadership battles in key provinces, as allies of former president Jacob Zuma resist
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Indonesia’s new anti-terrorism law broadens scope for pre-emptive action against militants; early disruption of terrorist cells likely
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Iran likely to increasingly rely on China as major trading partner to withstand strengthening US sanctions
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Presidents’ meeting highlights declining Western influence and potential for Russian-backed government authority in CAR
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Airbus drops arbitration with Poland
Key Points Following a recent Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) case precedent, Airbus has dropped its arbitration with Poland over the failed 2015 H225M deal While the company will continue to appeal the decision, the CJEU case creates problems for the arbitration process Airbus has
