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China’s NORINCO reveals new armoured vehicles, active protection system
The VN-17 heavy IFV has a high level of commonality with the VT-5 light tank. Source: NORINCOIncumbent likely to win Russia's 2018 presidential election, extending term to 2024; policy direction will reflect PM selection
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu attend a ship parade marking Russian Navy Day in St. Petersburg, Russia on 30 July 2017. Source: Sergey Mihailicenko/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesUSN destroyer collides with tanker in South China Sea, 10 sailors missing
USS John McCain, seen here after the collision on 21 August 2017. Source: Royal Malaysian NavyGA-ASI executives: Overly strict export control laws hurt US
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., (GA-ASI) executives believe overly strict export control laws and an international handshake agreement hurt the United States in a number of ways, including abdicating US influence on the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry. Source: US Air Force
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China restricts overseas defence investment
China has introduced new rules limiting the ability of national defence companies to invest in foreign entities. The ban, which is related to concerns about transfers of Chinese military technologies, is intended to protect national interests. In a notice published by the State Council on 18
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LRASM tactical configuration completes first flight from B-1B
A first firing of a production-representative, tactical configuration AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) has been completed from a US Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer bomber. Conducted on 17 August over the Sea Range at Point Mugu, California, the LRASM all-up-round executed a number of
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Regional navies intensify search for missing sailors in Singapore waters after USS John S McCain collision
Key Points A search for 10 missing US sailors off Singapore has intensified, even as the US Navy announces a review of its operations Accident and subsequent search operations have raised concerns in Beijing, given the area's close proximity to its claims in the South China Sea In the wake of a
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Trump’s new strategy for Afghanistan focused on gaining regional support
Key Points Trump said his instinct was to withdraw from Afghanistan, but he has decided to continue the United States' now 16-year-long war there The White House wants Pakistan and India to help more, and the Afghan government to improve President Donald Trump announced the United States will add
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Chile eyes new shipborne long-range land attack capability
Chile may become the first South American nation to deploy a shipborne cruise missile with the capability to reach targets deep in land, as its navy is eyeing IAI/Malam’s Long Range Attack (LORA) hybrid missile and ballistic weapon, military sources in Santiago told Jane's . Interest in LORA,
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Damen begins building Mexican Navy’s new patrol vessel
Damen started building a long-range ocean patrol vessel (Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance: POLA) for the Mexican Navy, according to a 17 August navy statement. The vessel is Damen Group’s Sigma 10514 frigate. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, in the Netherlands, will construct two
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Elite assistance: the future of special forces partnering
Special forces from a number of Western nations are providing key support to the various units tasked with kicking the Islamic State out of Raqqa: the militant Islamists' last remaining major stronghold. Andrew White reports -
Kurdish referendum provides step towards independence
Incremental progress is being made towards Kurdish self-determination in northern Iraq, although the timelines are uncertain. Barak Barfi lays out the political, diplomatic, and economic challenges that any future state would face -
Rotary role: Exploring QEC’s LPH utility
With HMS Ocean scheduled to leave service next year, the Royal Navy is set to press the QEC class into service in its place, Giles Ebbutt reports
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- Dropped treason charges against Zambian opposition leader likely to reduce violent unrest risks and fast-track IMF funding
- Reduction in protest risk following Malian president's suspension of planned constitutional referendum only likely to be temporary
- Iran and Turkey hold high-level military talks
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China’s NORINCO reveals new armoured vehicles, active protection system
China’s North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) revealed new armoured vehicles and a new active protection system (APS) during the Armour Day it held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia from 15-16 August. Aimed at promoting NORINCO's products to foreign customers, the event was attended by about 230
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NORINCO demonstrates GL5 APS
China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) has released details on a previously opaque active protection system (APS) known as the GL5. The hard-kill APS was demonstrated during a live-fire display as part of NORINCO’s second ‘Armour Day’ in Bautou, Inner Mongolia. The
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Indonesia's Dirgantara N219 completes maiden flight
Key Points Indonesia has completed the maiden flight of its N219 twin-turboprop aircraft Flight paves the way for further tests and certifications for the programme, which was originally scheduled to begin serial production in 2015 State-owned firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has flown its
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Elbit demonstrates Seagull in end-to-end MCM application
Key Points Elbit's Seagull USV was configured with an R2Sonic forward looking sonar, a Klein K5900 side scan sonar and a VideoRay ROV for the trial Seagull operated at a cruise speed of 10 kt and in Sea State 5-6 conditions Israeli systems house Elbit Systems has performed an end-to-end mine
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Incumbent likely to win Russia's 2018 presidential election, extending term to 2024; policy direction will reflect PM selection
Key Points The most likely outcome of the March 2018 presidential is the extension of Vladimir Putin's rule for another six-year term. Although the exact trajectory of the upcoming presidential election is still unclear, a controlled election is most likely. A competitive election with an
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New modular workboat fleet for RN
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) is to supply and support a new fleet of modular, multipurpose workboats for the UK Royal Navy (RN) under a GBP48-million (USD62 million) Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract. To be known as the SEA class, the new modular and reconfigurable craft, ranging from 11 m to 18 m
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Pentagon intelligence finds North Korea can arm ICBMs with nukes
Key Points DIA reports that North Korea can now produce compact nuclear weapons for its missiles The agency also believes North Korea may have enough fissile material for as many as 60 nuclear weapons A new US military intelligence assessment reportedly found that North Korea can produce a
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Co-ordinated twin Islamic State attacks in Iran's capital Tehran indicate in-country support and elevated risk to public spaces
Key Points The Islamic State conducted two co-ordinated attacks in Iran's capital Tehran, targeting parliament and the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic and its first Supreme Leader, killing 12 people and injuring 42. This was the first set of attacks by the Islamic
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IED attack kills one person in Afghanistan's Khost
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New southern Thai separatist tactics reflect new leadership and indicate increased frequency of attacks over next year
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Attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils indicate potential involvement of wider network and co-ordination, heightening Spain's terrorism risks
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GA-ASI executives: Overly strict export control laws hurt US
Key Points GA-ASI believes overly strict UAV export control laws hurt the US They allow foreign nations, including potential adversaries, to boost influence on industry General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., (GA-ASI) executives believe overly strict export control laws and an international
