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Islamists make further gains in Benghazi
An image released by Ansar al-Sharia shows fires burning at Al-Saiqa's headquarters. Source: Ansar al-ShariaSwiss IMESS soldier system ready for serial production
Airbus Defence and Space Integrated and Modular Engagement System for the Swiss Soldier (IMESS) future soldier system for the Swiss Army. Source: Airbus Defence and SpacePalestinian militants inflict substantial casualties on Israeli forces in Gaza
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers carry the coffin of an infantry officer killed during an engagement with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on 26 July 2014. Credit: PAAfghan military units continue to struggle with key logistics efforts
Textron is supplying the MSFVs, based on the M1117 Armoured Security Vehicle, to the ANA. Conditions in theatre, however, have caused provision of training and support to lag, according to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Source: Textron
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Analysis: Netanyahu shifts war aims
At the outset of Operation 'Protective Edge', the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) focused on suppressing Palestinian rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. By the 24th day of the operation, the destruction of the tunnels that militants have dug into Israel had become the IDF's primary objective. "We
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Antonov reports second quarter loss
Ukrainian aerospace group Antonov has reported a loss of UAH16.4 million for the second quarter of the year, although it claimed that revenue climbed 84% year-on-year to UAH885.79 million (USD71.1592). The loss in the second quarter follows a strong profit in the first three months of the year,
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ATK Sales Up Ahead of Spinoff, Merger
Alliant Techsystems (ATK) reported its first quarter earnings on 31 July, noting an 18% spike in sales at USD1.3 billion year over year and a 24% increase in operating profits. Much of that increase came on the back of the company's Sporting Group, which is set to be spun-off by the end of the year
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Australia gives first-pass approval to update Nulka missile decoy
The Australian government has given first-pass approval to update the Nulka active missile decoy system's launch capabilities, Australian Minister for Defence David Johnston announced on 29 July. The approval has been given under Phase 5B of project SEA 1397 and will include around AUD45 million
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Austria's coalition government likely to avoid collapse but at the expense of substantive tax and structural reform
Key Points Disputes within the Austrian ruling coalition primarily relate to two legislative issues: the 2014 budget shortfall and the structural reform of the state. Two scenarios could prompt a snap election: partisan acrimony could rise to such a level that the parties would be unable to agree
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Belgium's incoming centre-right coalition government likely to strengthen separatist Flemish movement
EVENT Last week the leaders of the Christian Democratic and Flemish (CD&V) and the liberal Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten: Open VLD) agreed to form a government with Flemish nationalist party New Flemish Alliance (Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie: N-VA) and
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Sands of time - China's 'salami slicing' in South China Sea
China is aiming to extend the land in the reefs it controls in the disputed Spratly Islands, building an airstrip and port, amid condemnation from the Philippines and Vietnam. James Hardy looks at the long-term consequences of Beijing's construction. -
Ramping up relief
With natural disasters projected to intensify in the Asia-Pacific region in future decades, regional militaries are required to develop capability to deal with the threat more effectively and cohesively. Jon Grevatt reports -
Briefing: Tense transitions
Transitions in East Asia's security and geopolitical landscape are introducing new challenges into longstanding competitions and increasing the range of plausible scenarios for miscalculation, escalation and crises across the Western pacific. Tate Nurkin reports
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Russia lays keels for three nuclear subs
Russia laid the keels of three new nuclear submarines to celebrate Russian Navy Day on 27 July. The boats laid down were the fifth Dolgoruky (Borey)-class (Project 955A) nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Knyaz Oleg and the fourth and fifth Severodvinsk (Yasen)-class nuclear-powered
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RAN MH-60R fires first Hellfire
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed its first test firings of the AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missile from an MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopter, the Department of Defence said on 30 July. The test firings - of two ATM-114Q-1 training missiles - were conducted at the US Navy's (USN's)
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Swiss IMESS soldier system ready for serial production
Airbus Defence and Space has completed the development of the Swiss Army's planned new future soldier system and is now ready to enter serial production, the company announced on 30 July. Known as the Integrated Modular Engagement System for the Swiss Soldier (IMESS), it builds on the company's
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Analysis: The strange case of Iraq's missing uranium
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militant group made world headlines on 10 June when it rolled into Mosul, routing the security forces that were supposed to defend the city and robbed the bank of some USD400 million in gold. Now there is news that they also took other things:
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Palestinian militants inflict substantial casualties on Israeli forces in Gaza
Palestinian militants have killed at least 53 Israeli soldiers since the launch of Israel's latest offensive targeting the Gaza Strip. Mohammed Najib reports from the West Bank on the tactical and operational advances made by militants that have led to this relatively substantial death toll.
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Afghan military units continue to struggle with key logistics efforts
The Afghan National Army (ANA) and contractor Textron are struggling to maintain M1117 Armoured Security Vehicles for the army's Mobile Strike Force (MSF), highlighting deeper logistics and training issues that officials have long warned could plague the nascent force. A 29 July report from the US
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Strong constitution - Japan looks to reset its policy on self-defence
Key Points The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to reinterpret the Constitution of Japan to allow the military to help an ally under attack. Constitutional reinterpretation is one of a number of wide-ranging changes to Japan's military and strategic posture that focus on the
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Islamists make further gains in Benghazi
The Al-Saiqa unit in Benghazi suffered a significant defeat when its headquarters was overrun by a coalition of Islamist groups, including the radical Ansar al-Sharia, on 29 July. Al-Saiqa commander Wanis Abu Khamadah acknowledged that his forces had withdrawn from the base after days of heavy
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Expanded EU and US sanctions will push Russia into recession and raise retaliation risk against Western firms
Key Points The EU and US have significantly expanded their sanctions regimes against Russia, targeting state-owned banks and banning the sale of defence equipment and technologies used in the oil sector. The new sanctions are likely to have a significant impact on the Russian economy, pushing it
